Blue Shadow — Merlin Enabnit (American, 1903-1979)

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Sale: Heritage Auctions — 2018 October 12 Illustration Art - Dallas · 12 October 2018
Dimensions: 7 x 5 in. (image)
Record ID: TB-2026-13603556
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Merlin Enabnit, Blue Shadow. Heritage Auctions, 12 Oct 2018, lot 71264. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-13603556.

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Merlin Enabnit, Blue Shadow. Heritage Auctions, 12 Oct 2018, lot 71264. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-13603556.

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