Private Collection, Germany
Private Collection, Germany (a gift from the above in 1954)
Private Collection, Germany (by descent from the above; sale: Sotheby's, London, 20th June 2013, lot 490)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner

The canvas is strip-lined. Examination under UV light reveals a few small retouchings towards the upper edge. There are some fine lines of craquelure in places, notably to the thicker areas of white impasto in the sky and upper centre, and a faint vertical stretcher bar mark down the centre of the canvas. There are some fly spots in places. Otherwise this work is in overall good condition.
"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."

This work is accompanied by an Attestation of Inclusion from the Wildenstein Institute, and it will be included in the forthcoming Vlaminck digital database, being prepared under the sponsorship of the Wildenstein Plattner Institute, Inc.