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One of North America's most outstanding collections of art and sculpture sits high in the clouds in a Toronto penthouse
One of North America's most outstanding collections of art and sculpture sits high in the clouds in a Toronto penthouse

One of North America's most outstanding collections of art and sculpture sits high in the clouds in a Toronto penthouse

Date5/11/1967
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Original Toronto Star caption: One of North America's most outstanding collections of art and sculpture sits high in the clouds in a Toronto penthouse. It belongs to the Samuel J. Zacks. There are pieces dating back to ISOO B.C. and every style of art from Picasso to Modigliani.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0114713F
      In a two storey penthouse over-looking Toronto, is one of the most outstanding collections of art and sculpture in North America. It belongs to the Samuel J. Zacks
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