Eugène-Louis Lami

Peut-être, Vente après-décès d'Eugène Lami, Paris, le 26 février 1891, n°11;
Collection Frédéric Lami

Société des Aquarellistes français, Paris, 1881, n°3 titré Le Sicilien et l'Esclave Grecque

Paul-André Lemoisne, L'oeuvre d'Eugène Lami, Essai d'un catalogue raisonné, Paris 1914, p. 307, n°1358

"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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Selon Paul-André Lemoisne, il existe plusieurs versions sur le même sujet (du n°1357 à 1361 p.307 du catalogue) qui représentent la scène XII de la pièce de Molière, Le Sicilien ou l'Amour peintre.

Nous remercions Madame Caroline Imbert de nous avoir assistés dans nos recherches et d’avoir aimablement confirmé l’authenticité de cette œuvre qui figurera dans le catalogue raisonné de l’artiste en préparation.