Ambroise Vollard, Paris
Edouard Jonas, Paris
Private Collection, Paris

There is very light craquelure towards the centre of the plate, inherent to the firing process, and a hairline crack running from the top of the plate towards the centre (visible in the catalogue illustration). Apart from a few minor chips on the rim and some air bubbles and irregularities in the glaze, inherent to the artist's process, this work is in good condition. Colours: The colours are overall accurate.
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