Iolas Gallery, New York
Collection particulière, Paris

The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration although the overall tonality is slightly brighter and more contrasted. The work is executed on its original canvas and is not relined. There is a minor slight rub mark visible on the top right and left corners as well as on the lower right corner of the work. Light discrepancies in the varnish of the black area, inherent to the artist's technique are visible under very close inspection. This work is in excellent condition.
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