Private Collection, Japan
Acquired from the above by the present owner in the 1980s

Executed on cream wove paper and not laid down. The sheet is time-stained. The work is slightly undulating due to application of medium. There is a vertical repaired tear (approximately 6cm.) towards the centre of the upper edge and a repaired tear to the upper right corner (approximately 2cm.). There are further minor tears (approximately 4mm.) to the upper part of the left edge, and towards the centre of the lower edge (approximately 1cm.). There is a minor nick to the lower part of the left edge. There are fine lines of craquelure to the thicker white pigments of the sky and a paint loss to the white cloud towards the centre of the upper edge. There are remnants of brown tape intermittently along all four edges to the verso of the sheet. 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 Archives Vlaminck founded by Madame Godelieve de Vlaminck, in collaboration with Madame Pascale Krausz.