Estate of the Artist Thomas Ammann Fine Art, Zurich Anonymous sale, Christie’s, New York, November 9, 1999, Lot 321 Private collection, United Kingdom, acquired at the above sale Private collection Acquired from the above by the present owner
The Comité Marc Chagall has confirmed the authenticity of this painting.
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