Sale: Hôtel Drouot, Paris, April 19, 1888, lot 24
Raphael Gérard, Paris
Sam Salz, Inc., New York
Private Collection
Michael E. Drinkhouse (and sold: Sotheby Parke Bernet, Inc., New York, May 17, 1978, lot 8)
Stephen Hahn Fine Art, New York
Mrs. Gregory Hofmann (acquired from the above in 1975)
Acquired by 1989

London, Marlborough Fine Art, Eugène Boudin, 1958, no. 45

Robert Schmit, Eugène Boudin, Catalogue raisonné, vol. II, Paris, 1973, no. 1876, illustrated p. 222

The panel is sound. There are some horizontal striations, visible in raking light, running horizontally through the center of the panel, inherent to the panel. There are two minor scratches in the paint in the lower left corner. There is an extremely minor loss to the paint in the extreme upper left corner, not visible when framed. Under UV light, there are fine strokes of inpainting visible along all the edges, likely due to previous frame abrasion. There are fine strokes of inpainting visible in the upper register of the sky. There are some strokes of inpainting in the figures and in the building at right. The work is in 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.