Anonymous sale, Paris, Galerie Georges Petit, 13 December 1920, lot 31, to R. de R. for 30,500 FF (sold with its pendant, A young woman in a park);
Anonymous sale, New York, Sotheby's, 30 January 1998, lot 212;
There purchased by the present owner.

E. Bénézit, Dictionnaire critique et documentaire des peintres, sculpteurs, dessinateurs et graveurs de tous les temps et de tous les pays, Paris 1976, vol. IX, p. 342.

Panel has been cradled. the paint surface has been well preserved and there is lovely detail and coloration. there is a fine craquelure pattern throughout which is visible, but not too distracting. under UV light, the varnish fluoresces unevenly probably due to selective cleaning. there are some small inpaints to some of the craquelure at center, but otherwise the painting looks good. offered in an elaborately carved and gilt wood frame.
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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