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Dimensions: measurements 32 1/8 by 25 1/4 in. alternate measurements 81.5 by 64.1 cm
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Provenance: W. Picard, Brussels (before 1897)
M. Ketelaers, Malines (after 1897)
A .J. Hillen, den Haag (and sold: his sale, The Hague, van Marle and Bignell, September 8, 1942, lot 18)
R. Liffers, The Hague (purchased at the above sale)
Kreen, Altdorf, Germany, acquired from the above May 11, 1944
Sale: Christie's, London, June 28, 1988, lot 107, illustrated
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner
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Literature: Robert Fernier, La Vie et L'Oeuvre de Gustave Courbet, vol. II, Lausanne and Paris, 1978, p. 28, no. 569, illustrated
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Notes: We would like to thank Jean-Jacques Fernier for kindly confirming the authenticity of this work, which will be included in his forthcoming supplement to the Courbet catalogue raisonné. We would like to thank Ms. Sarah Faunce for kindly confirming the authenticity of this lot and providing additional catalogue information. This work will be included in Ms. Faunce's forthcoming critical catalogue of the artist.
