Untitled—After Sam, oil painting, by NY based artist Rudolf Stingel, acquired by François Pinault, French luxury goods magnate and billionaire. This work may go on display at the Palazzo Grassi in Venice, recently bought by Mr Pinault to house his contemporary art collection. The gallery is scheduled to open in Spring 2006.
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