Galerie David et Garnier, Paris
Wally Findlay Galleries, New York
Acquired from the above in 1969

This work is in excellent condition. The canvas is not lined. The surface is richly textured, particularly in the center of the composition, and the impasto is well-preserved. Under UV light: some original pigments fluoresce but there is no inpainting is apparent.
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The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by the Galerie Maurice Garnier.