The authenticity of the present work had been confirmed by Noë Willer. It will be included in the second volume of his Catalogue Raisonné on the artist's work.

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Provenance:

Robert Rice Gallery, Houston, Texas.

Sotheby's, London, sale of May 30, 2008, lot 309.

Acquired directly from the above sale by the present owner.

Framed: 16 1/2 x 24 inches.

Moderate deposits of surface dirt and dust; extensive foxing throughout surface; slight uneven toning around image perimeter. Under UV light: no apparent inpainting is visible. Additional images available upon request.

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