Estate of the Artist
Galerie Barbazanges, Paris (acquired from the above by 1922)
Monsieur T (sale: Drouot, Paris, 2nd April 1928, lot 37)
Sale: Nouveau Drouot, Paris, 9th April 1987, lot 83
Sale: Christie's, London, 3rd April 1990, lot 283
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner

Bernheim-Jeune (ed.), L'Atelier de Renoir, Paris, 1931, vol. I, no. 310, illustrated pl. 96
Guy-Patrice & Michel Dauberville, Renoir, Catalogue raisonné des tableaux, pastels, dessins et aquarelles 1903-1910, Paris, 2012, vol. IV, no. 3493, illustrated p. 481

The canvas is not lined. Inspection under UV light reveals a layer of varnish preventing the UV light from fully penetrating, however there appears to be two spots of retouching to the torso of the figure and at the centre of the upper edge. There is a pin-dot sized pigment loss to the knee of the figure at the lower part of the right edge. There are fine lines of craquelure to the white impasto to the neck of the figure in the upper right quadrant. 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.
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This work will be included in the forthcoming Renoir Digital Catalogue raisonné, currently being prepared under the sponsorship of the Wildenstein Plattner Institute, Inc.