Impressionist and Modern Art, Featuring the Collection of John and Rosetta Gernon

A photocopy of a photo-certificate was issued by Jean Fabris and Galerie Gilbert & Paul Petridès in 1992. This photocopy no longer accompanies the artwork.

Provenance:

Christie's, New York, sale of May 24, 1993, lot 327.

Acquired directly from the above sale by the present owner.

Framed: 11 1/2 x 12 inches.
Minor deposits of surface dirt and dust; thin strips of white tape applied to all edges of the sheet verso; two small pieces of tape have been applied to this tape edging on the upper right and left corners verso, to attach the sheet to the mat window; heavier application of gouache in the lower center and lower right corner exhibits craquelures, which has caused micro-losses within the signature; one micro-tear along extreme lower center edge; areas of discoloration from previous tapes around the verso image perimeter. Under UV light: no apparent inpainting is visible. Additional images available upon request.

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