Lot 50315 · 2012 May 5 Signature American Indian Art Auction - Dallas
The Smiling Apache
Jim Abeita · Acrylic on canvas
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- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Heritage Auctions — 2012 May 5 Signature American Indian Art Auction - Dallas · 5 May 2012
- Dimensions
- 20 x 16 inches (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-13657503
- Record
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Jim Abeita, The Smiling Apache. Heritage Auctions, 5 May 2012, lot 50315. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-13657503.
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