Biai-Föglein, István - Artists and animals of the "Alapos Circus" - (Hungary 190…

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Biai-Föglein, István - Artists and animals of the "Alapos Circus" - (Hungary 1905-1974) Oil/hardboard. Signed lower left. "Biai". 40 x 33.5 cm.

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Biai-Föglein, István - Artists and animals of the "Alapos Ci

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