Text on the side of the box indicated that the puzzles were part of the "Kermitage Collection: Miss Piggy's Art Treasures" and featured fictional biographies of each piece.
Acquired by cash purchase from a mysterious and reclusive private collector's hoard of fine art in a locker at the Port Authority Bus Terminal. Additional acquisitions at the same time included the menu for the Last Supper and the fabulous da Vinci phonebooks. Signed, "the one, the only-the great da Vinci" and dated "circa 1503."
Purchased from the collection of the Earl of Gatwick at his family state, "Heathrow," using funds generously provided by a benefactor who wishes to remain anonymous and his nephew, Robin. Signed "Thomas Gainsburgh" (crossed out); "Thomas Ganesboro" (crossed out); "Thomas Gainsborough."
Acquired at auction along with a large lot of unusual American pieces including a Paul Revere bowling trophy, a Franklin toaster oven, several Navajo bathmats, a Tiffany sun-lamp, a Frank Lloyd Wright birdhouse, and an Art Deco digital clock. Signed by the artist with his full name and social security number.
