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Stenciled ceiling in San Francisco Italianate

Artistic License September 24, 2020 1024 × 680 pixels

Stenciled ceiling in a San Francisco Italianate was designed by early guild members Larry Boyce and David Modell and painted by George Zaffle.
Later, after construction damaged a portion of the ceiling, it was restored by George.

Christopher Dresser style stenciled borders
Painted ceiling restoration
Return to George Zaffle and Sakura Aoki – Zaffle Painting Studios

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