Lot 6074

VIVIAN OSWELL (Massachusetts, Contemporary), Still life of two shorebird decoys., Watercolor on

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VIVIAN OSWELL (Massachusetts, Contemporary), Still life of two shorebird decoys., Watercolor on

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VIVIAN OSWELL
Massachusetts, Contemporary
Still life of two shorebird decoys. Signed lower left "Vivian Oswell".
Watercolor on paper, 10" x 13.75". Framed 18.5" x 22".

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VIVIAN OSWELL (Massachusetts, Contemporary), Still life of two shorebird decoys., Watercolor on

Name: VIVIAN OSWELL (Massachusetts, Contemporary), Still life of two shorebird decoys., Watercolor on
SKU: 147371914
Price: 100 USD
Availability: InStock