Nel Wouters (the artist's widow)
Jean Vanderlinden, Brasschaat (acquired from the above)
Philippe Vanderlinden, Brasschaat
Thence by descent to the present owner

It has not been possible to examine the work fully unframed. Executed on cream laid paper, affixed to the overmount with tape along the upper edge. The lower and left edges are deckled. There are two small paper losses to the lower right and left corners, with some tape remnant to the lower left corner. There are a few flattened creases in places. There are a few scattered specks of foxing. This work is in very good condition.
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The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Olivier Bertrand and it will be included in the Catalogue raisonné des Œuvres sur papier de Rik Wouters.