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  • Mary P. Stevens, (painting)

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  • Zhongguo Ming Qing jia ju mu lu / Qiu Donglian bian zhu

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    2000
    Ming-Qing dynasties, 1368-1912
  • Selected French paintings, XIXth & XXth Century : collection of Mr. Jan de Jong of E.J. van Wisselingh & Co

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    1962
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    1980
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