FONTANA, MARGARITA (1911 - 1992)
Oil on canvas. Signed in the lower right corner…
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FONTANA, MARGARITA (1911 - 1992) Oil on canvas. Signed in the lower right corner. 24x44cm

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FONTANA, MARGARITA (1911 - 1992) Oil on canvas. Signed in the lower right corner. 24x44cm

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