Impressionist and Modern Art

We wish to thank Mme Marie-Anne Destrebecq-Martin for confirming the authenticity of the work, which will be added in the forthcoming Catalogue Raisonné of the artist's work.

Provenance:

Private Collection, France.

Sotheby's, London, sale of December 8, 199, lot 254 (as Cour de Bastide).

Acquired directly from the above sale.

Collection of Robert L. Forbes.

Framed: 28 x 22 x 2 in.
There is some slight wear to the extreme edge of the canvas visible at left. The canvas is slightly undulating at top right corner. Under UV light there is an area of inpainting, less than 1 in. at bottom center. Additional images available upon request.

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