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Untitled (1969) by Craig Kauffman, from the collection of the Estate of Craig Kauffman. Acrylic lacquer on plastic, 73 x 47 ¼ x 9 in. (185.4 x 120 x 22.9 cm). Image courtesy of the Estate of Craig Kauffman. Photo: Vicki Phung Smith.

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