Private collection, France
Acquired from the above by the present owner

Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down and hinged to the overmount with tape along the upper edge. The sheet is slightly undulating. There is paper remnant on the verso along all four edges and there is glue remnant along the extreme edges (not visible when framed). There are a few pinholes along the extreme edges, notably to the right, upper and lower corners. There is some paint shrinkage in the white pigment with associated flecks of pigment loss. The sheet is light stained. There is a faint stain to the lower left corner. 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 Catalogue Raisonné, currently being prepared under the sponsorship of the Wildenstein Plattner Institute, Inc.