Acquired by the present owner circa 1980s

Paul Pétridès, L'Œuvre complet de Maurice Utrillo, Paris, 1966, vol. IV, no. AG515, illustrated p. 427

Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down and attached to the mount with tape at the upper corners. There are pinholes at each corner and the lower and left edges are slightly unevenly cut. The sheet is time-stained. The upper right corner is slightly folded and there is a small tear (approx. 0.5cm long) to the upper left corner. There is some pigment shrinkage visible to the thicker pigments. 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."

The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by the Comité Utrillo-Valadon.