An Original Ship Oil Painting By Pavan Circa Early 20th Century
Appraisal guide to an early 20th-century ship oil painting signed Pavan: attribution, dating, condition, provenance, and market insights.
Appraisal guide to an early 20th-century ship oil painting signed Pavan: attribution, dating, condition, provenance, and market insights.

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