Dorothea Tanning, New York (by descent from the artist)
Private Collection, United States (a gift from the above in 1993 and sold: Christie's, New York, November 13, 2015, lot 1208)
Sale: Matsart, Tel Aviv, December 20, 2015, lot 222
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner

Geneva, Galerie Jan Krugier, Max Ernst, Configurations, huiles, collages, frottages, 1975, n.n., illustrated in the catalogue
Paris, Musée d'art moderne de la ville de Paris, San Lazzaro et ses amis, hommage au fondateur de XXe siècle, 1975-76, n.n. 
Buffalo, Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Max Ernst, Works from the Dorothea Tanning Collection, 1985, no. 6

The work is in very good condition. The panel and mount are sound. There are some very minor scuffs throughout, mostly around the extreme edges. Under UV light: two small restorations on the mount at lower center. Otherwise, fine.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

This work will be included in the forthcoming volume of the complete work of Max Ernst currently being prepared by Werner Spies, Sigrid Metken and Jürgen Pech. The work is registered under number 4782.