Galerie de Baume, Paris
Private Collection, New York (sale: Sotheby's, New York, 9th October 1996, lot 133)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner

The panel is sound. There are two 3cm. lines of retouching running out horizontally from the centre of the right edge, with some small associated spots of retouching; four small spots of retouching above the centre of the lower edge; a small 0.5cm. line to the bottom of the left-hand cliff; two small spots near the upper centre of the left edge; a small spot to the upper centre of the work; a small line to the upper centre and a spot to the centre right of the upper edge, all visible under UV light. Apart from a 10cm. crack to the paint surface running horizontally from the upper left edge and some light craquelure, mainly to the sky, this work is in good condition. Colours: The colours are richer and darker in the original.
"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."