20th Century School A view of a town

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20th Century School A view of a town

indistinctly signed 'Van den B...'(?), inscribed and dated '60' l.l., also signed, inscribed and dated verso, oil on canvas

47 x 57cm; framed 74 x 65cm

Condition Report:

A tiny loss in the extreme upper left corner. There is a small scratch beneath the signature. Presents well overall. Not examined under UV light, for a full report please contact the department.

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20th Century School A view of a town

Lot 0345

Estimate £300-£400

Jun 29, 2026, 2:41 PM EDT

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£120

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Stansted Mountfitchet, ESSEX, United Kingdom

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