Acquired directly from the artist, thence by descent to the present owner  
Important private Swiss collection

The newspaper is laid on card. There is evidence of wear, creases, tears and losses to the paper along the edges of the work. There is a minor tear at the bottle near the right edge of the work. All other inconsistencies are due to the artist's working method. Framed, under plexi glass.
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