Lot 71047 · 2017 May 12 Illustration Art Signature Auction - Dallas
The Towering Inferno, movie concept art
John Berkey · Mixed media on board
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- Sale
- Heritage Auctions — 2017 May 12 Illustration Art Signature Auction - Dallas · 12 May 2017
- Dimensions
- 25 x 15 in. (image)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-13617503
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John Berkey, The Towering Inferno, movie concept art. Heritage Auctions, 12 May 2017, lot 71047. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-13617503.
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John Berkey, The Towering Inferno, movie concept art. Heritage Auctions, 12 May 2017, lot 71047. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-13617503.
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