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Whit Connah (American, 1939-2016) "Devil Box" Violin

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Whit Connah (American, 1939-2016) "Devil Box" Violin

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Whit Connah (American, 1939-2016) "Devil Box" Violin. Highly decorated violin with beans, costume jewelry and other mixed media; signed and titled. Provenance: Slotin, April 22, 2012, Lot 1085. Together with violin-form display stand. Size: 24'' x 9'' x 4'' (61 x 23 x 10 cm). Property from the Jim and Kit Horne Collection.

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Whit Connah (American, 1939-2016) "Devil Box" Violin

Name: Whit Connah (American, 1939-2016) \"Devil Box\" Violin
SKU: 124217997
Price: 225 USD
Availability: InStock

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