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Ippolito Caffi (attr.) Belluno 1809 - Lissa 1866 Moon at San Pietro oil on canvas, cm. 66x100 (defect on canvas)

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Ippolito Caffi (attr.) Belluno 1809 - Lissa 1866 Moon at San Pietro oil on canvas, cm. 66x100 (defect on canvas)

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Bolli & Romiti
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