According to my sources was "Sunflowers" bought in 1987 by the Japanese
insurance compagny Yusada for US $ 39.5 million.

Jan Sas
Reinwardt Academy - Amsterdam


Date:    Fri, 31 Oct 1997 13:41:41 EST
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Subject: Re: Art-related query (1989 painting sale)

     One, I believe, was "Sunflowers" by Van Gogh. In the last week there
     has been some question as to the authenticity of the work.

     -Steve Eichner


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Subject: Art-related query (1989 painting sale)
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Date:    10/31/97 2:45 PM


A colleague sent me the following query.  I don't know the answer--does
anyone else?

> What are the names of the paintings (2 I believe)
> purchased in 1989 by a Japanese Businessman? Also, the total sale price as
> well as the name of the artist/s would be greatly appreciated (smile).

Thanks,
Helen Glazer
Goucher College
Baltimore, MD USA
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