Lot 78580 · 2011 October 22-23 Illustration Art Signature Auction- New York
Catastrophe, No. 3, original book cover preliminary illustration
John Berkey · Acrylic on board
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- Heritage Auctions — 2011 October 22-23 Illustration Art Signature Auction- New York · 23 October 2011
- Dimensions
- 11.5 x 8.5 in.
- Record ID
- TB-2026-13661580
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John Berkey, Catastrophe, No. 3, original book cover preliminary illustration. Heritage Auctions, 23 Oct 2011, lot 78580. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-13661580.
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John Berkey, Catastrophe, No. 3, original book cover preliminary illustration. Heritage Auctions, 23 Oct 2011, lot 78580. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-13661580.
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