Private Collection, New York;
Thence by descent to the present owner.

The canvas is lined. The surface is in overall good condition. There is pressed craquelure. There is a faint scrape across the center girls hair. Under UV; inpaint between the second and third girl's heads. Some in the face of the first and third children.
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