Solomon B. Smith and Barbara Neff Smith Collection
The Art Institute of Chicago, gift from the above 1992

Cracks are present throughout the plastic layer; however, this layer appears stable overall. Very light brown marks, not inherent to the work, are present on the wood surface in the upper right corner and in the center of the work. Overall, this work is in very good condition.
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