Private Collection, France (Sold: Sotheby's, New York, 7th May 2003, lot 167)
Galerie Pierre Lévy, Paris (purchased at the above sale)
Acquired by the present owner in 2005

(Possibly) Lyon, Société Lyonnaise de Beaux-Arts, 1936, n.n. 
Paris, Galerie Raphael Gerard, Exposition Montezin, 1943, no. 45
Paris, Galerie Jean de Ruaz, Exposition Montezin, 1952, n.n.

The canvas is not lined. UV inspection reveals a few small strokes of retouching toward the upper left corner. Additionally, there is one nailhead area of retouching near the centre of the right edge and one small area of retouching near the centre of the lower edge. Some other original pigments also fluoresce. There is some scattered craquelure throughout the composition. 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 will be included in the forthcoming Catalogue raisonné being prepared by Monsieur Cyril Klein Montézin.