Touch of Red — Carlos Cartagena (American, b. 1960)

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Sale: Heritage Auctions — 2017 May 12 Illustration Art Signature Auction - Dallas · 12 May 2017
Dimensions: 40 x 26 in.
Record ID: TB-2026-13617711
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Carlos Cartagena, Touch of Red. Heritage Auctions, 12 May 2017, lot 71255. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-13617711.

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Carlos Cartagena, Touch of Red. Heritage Auctions, 12 May 2017, lot 71255. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-13617711.

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