Vente : Parke Bernet, New York, 22 octobre 1975, lot 53
Vente : Christie's New York, 17 mai 1977, lot 147
Collection particulière, Paris, acquis vers 1999-2000
Collection particulière, Suisse, acquis en 2006
Collection particulière, Pays-Bas, acquis en 2007

New York, Knoedler & Co., Modern Masters, 1974

Fanny Guillon-Laffaille, Raoul Dufy, Catalogue raisonné des aquarelles, gouaches et pastels, vol. 2, Paris, 1982, no. 1058, illustré p. 3

Executed on white wove paper. The sheet is glued to the mount along the edges. Other than a 4cm repaired tear to the left part of the upper edge, some areas of creases mostly to the corners, a 1mm. hole to the upper right quadrant and 2 lines of scratch running from the middle part of the left edge, this work is in stable condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

signed 'Raoul Dufy' lower left, watercolour on paper. Executed circa 1924.