Creation — Ruth Bernhard (American, 1905-2006)

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Sale: Heritage Auctions — 2021 January 13 Photographs Monthly Online Auction · 13 January 2021
Dimensions: 7-1/4 x 9-1/8 inches (18.4 x 23.2 cm)
Record ID: TB-2026-13568682
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Ruth Bernhard, Creation. Heritage Auctions, 13 Jan 2021, lot 38016. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-13568682.

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Ruth Bernhard, Creation. Heritage Auctions, 13 Jan 2021, lot 38016. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-13568682.

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