Piero Marussig 1879 Trieste-1937 Pavia Pears signed upper right Label on the back of Galleria Milano, Milan Stamps on the back of Galleria Edmondo Sacerdoti, Milan W. 43.5 - H. 36 cm oil on panel Artwork registered at the Archivio Piero Marussig - Studio d'arte Nicoletta Colombo, Milan with no. PM-A.24-02 on June 15, 2024 and accompanied by certificate of authenticity Private collection, Milan

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