Acquired directly from the Artist by the previous owners' family in the early 1950s
Their sale, Sotheby's London, 13th December 2007, lot 85, where acquired by the present owner

Not viewed out of the frame. The board appears sound. There is some slight rubbing to the edge of the board and some nicks to the extreme edges of the board, thought to be in keeping with the artist's materials. There are pinholes at three corners of the board. There is a tiny spot of loss in the upper left quadrant. There are scattered scratches and rubbing to the board, in keeping with the artist's working methods. There is some light surface dirt to the board. There are a few spots of studio detritus to the work, most noticeable in the upper left quadrant. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in very good overall condition. The work is float mounted in a painted wooden frame. Ultra-violet light reveals no obvious signs of fluorescence or retouching. Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

We are grateful to Geoffrey Bertram for his kind assistance with the cataloguing of the present work.