Blomqvist's Kunsthandel, Oslo, no. 2405 (according to a label on the reverse);
Offered ("The Property of a Gentleman"), London, Sotheby's, 11 December 1987, lot 2.

"The following condition report has been provided by Henry Gentle, an independent restorer who is not an employee of Sotheby's. The canvas is lined and the paint layer is stable. The sky, particularly in the blue areas, has been substantially retouched, some might consider excessively so. Elsewhere , in the foreground , a small scattering of retouchings is visible, (lower right hand corner.) The figures are in a good condition .A slight tonal improvement would be achieved with the removal of the varnish. Offered in a dark wood frame in good condition."
"This lot is offered for sale subject to Sotheby's Conditions of Business, which are available on request and printed in Sotheby's sale catalogues. The independent reports contained in this document are provided for prospective bidders' information only and without warranty by Sotheby's or the Seller."