Galerie Blanche, Stockholm (acquired directly from the artist)
Acquired from the above by the current owner in the early 💮1950s

Venice, XXIéme Biennale Internationale des Beaux-Arts, 1938, no. 355 (lent by the artist)
Paris, Salon de Mai, 1955, no. 72

Werner Hofmann, The Sculpture of Henri Laurens, New York, 1970, p. 218, no. 143, illustration of the larger bronze pl. 143
Sandor Kuthy, Henri Laurens, 1885-1954, Berne, 1985, p. 124-125, no. 53 & 54, illustration of another terracottta p. 124; illustration of the larger bronze p. 125

Very good condition. The work has an attractive patina with a nicely textured surface. The work is somewhat dirty and there is a shiny varnish visible on the figure's midsection and left arm. There are numerous exhibition labels on the underside which shows the original pale pink color of the medium. There are two small areas along the front of the base which show a rough surface along the edge, but which look to be original to the cast rather than later losses. The patina is slightly lighter around the signature possibly as the result of a test.cleaning There are a few small nicks and scratches, but the work is in good condition overall.
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