Acquired from a London-based dealer between 1963-1968

Thence by descent

There is very minor craquelure present in the dark impasto as well as the yellow paint in the lower section of the work. There are flecks of paint loss present, particularly around the edges and the upper right corner of the painting. This work is in good condition for its age and medium, as viewed.
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