Edward James, West Dean, Sussex (vente : Modern Paintings and Drawings from the Edward James Collection, Christie's New York, 26 novembre 1988, lot 89)
Vente : Christie's New York, 21 & 22 novembre 1989, lot 28
Acquis lors de cette vente par le propriétaire actuel

Paris, Galerie Pierre Loeb, Leonora Carrington, 1952, non numéroté
Sussex, Worthing Art Gallery, Impressionism to Surrealism, 1970, no. 40

Apart from surface cracquelure (visible in the catalogue), the panel is sound. There do not appear to be any signs of retouching under ultraviolet light. This work is in good condition.
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signed 'Leonora Carrington' (lower right), tempera on panel.