Ruth Moskin Fineshriber, New York and Los Angeles (acquired from the artist circa 1950s)
Fineshriber Family Foundation (gift from the above)
Sale: Christie's, New York, Latin American Art, May 31, 2007, lot 28, illustrated in color

This canvas is unlined, there are no reinforcements to the reverse and it is well stretched on the stretcher. There is one restoration in the yellow background in the lower right approximately two and a half feet from the bottom edge and one foot from the right edge, and another scratch in the right half of the bottom edge beginning on the bottom edge and arcing up into the picture, running for approximately eight inches. Both of these restorations are discolored and could be addressed, but the paint layer around them is stable and the remainder of the painting seems to be very healthy. This condition report has been provided courtesy of Simon Parkes Art Conservation, Inc.
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.
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