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TAKIS Vassilakis (1925-2019) - Magnetic evidence (1983). Sujet en bronze patiné. Artcurial diffusion 1991. Justifié 315/1000. (manque un clou et la lance)

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TAKIS Vassilakis (1925-2019) - Magnetic evidence (1983). Sujet en bronze patiné. Artcurial diffusion 1991. Justifié 315/1000. (manque un clou et la lance)

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