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August 03: iGavel (www.igavel.com) based in New York, NY The Long Isla
Featured auction through Roland Antiques with more than 400 lots featuring artists C. Guys, Forain, Dufy, Donati, Henninger, Berge, Vernard, Jean, Cocteau, Lamotte and Goldberg. The online event runs from July 24th through August 14th. There will be a preview exhibition at the Old Brookville estate, centerpiece of the auction, from August 10th - 13th, 10 AM to 5 PM. Further information such as photographs or a press kit, please feel free to contact 212-289-5588 or via email at justin at igavel dot com.August 03 2007 03:15 GMT

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I have loved painting for as long as I can remember. I had a wonderful art teacher help me early in life before I went to college.. Shows: Three paintings were accepted for display, Apr. May All Mediums, Juried, "Annual State Of The Arts Exhibition 2004", MI USA. vialin.com Jul 12 2004 7:14 GMT

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January 2 Luis Munoz Marin became the first democratically elected Gov
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