We had discussed Chagall with a New York couple for some years. Nothing we found seemed to suit both husband and wife until we spotted this painting in a small auction in France. We viewed it personally, gave our own condition report and sent accurate, detailed images that showed the auction house's description to be misleading. Having worked out a bidding strategy our Parisian agent attended the sale and we were able to acquire the work at a reasonable price. Ray Waterhouse then hung it in the client's Upper East Side residence.