Lot 88294 · 2008 October Signature Illustration Art Auction
War Criminals cover, August
Syd Shores · Gouache on board
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- Heritage Auctions — 2008 October Signature Illustration Art Auction · 15 October 2008
- Dimensions
- 18 x 13.5 in....
- Record ID
- TB-2026-13684207
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Syd Shores, War Criminals cover, August. Heritage Auctions, 15 Oct 2008, lot 88294. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-13684207.
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Syd Shores, War Criminals cover, August. Heritage Auctions, 15 Oct 2008, lot 88294. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-13684207.
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From the same sale 2008 October Signature Illustration Art Auction · Oct 2008
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