Private Collection, New York (sold: Sotheby's, New York, 23rd February 2001, lot 75)
Private Collection, Paris (purchased at the above sale)
Sale: Doyle, New York, 1st November 2016, lot 25
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner

Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down, and taped along all four edges of its verso to a window mount. There is a flattened crease to the right of the upper edge. The sheet is lightly time-stained overall and there are spots of foxing scattered throughout. There are a few minor losses to the gouache, in the violet rose in the lower left quadrant, a further loss to the lower left quadrant, and further minor losses, with a small area of lifting to the medium, to the violet rose in the upper right quadrant. The 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 will be included in the forthcoming third volume of the Catalogue raisonné being prepared by Jacques Bailly.