Sale: Christie's, London, June 28, 1988, lot 337
Private Collection, Europe (acquired at the above sale)
Acquired from the above by the present owner

This work is in overall very good condition. Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down. There are tape remnants along the extreme edges of the verso from a previous mounting. There are artist's pinholes to the corners, edges and a few to the center of the sheet. The sheet is very slightly timestained and there is some gold accretion to the left part of extreme lower edge and some minor rubbing to some of the pigments in places.
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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