Edgar Degas

Estate of the artist (and sold: Galeries Georges Petit, Paris, Atelier Edgar Degas, 3ème vente, April 7-9, 1919, lot 112-3)
Marcel Bing, Paris (acquired at the above sale)
Guillaume Guérin, Paris
M.F. Fehekey, Toronto (and sold: Sotheby's, London, June 28, 1972, lot 2)
Mr. Porter (acquired at the above sale)
Galerie Brame & Lorenceau, Paris
Stephen Hahn, Inc. New York
Private Collection, New York (acquired from the above in 1980)
Thence by descent 

Henri Rivière, Les dessins de Degas reproduits en fac-similés, Paris, 1923, illustrated pl. 22
Denis Rouart, Degas, dessins, Braun & Cie, Paris, 1948, illustrated pl. 5

This work is in very good condition. The original pink color of the paper is visible along the extreme border of the sheet, which appears to have faded over time. The sheet is mounted along the verso of its upper edge. There are a few losses to the supporting sheet along extreme left edge and lower left corner. There is a possible minor repaired tear at the top edge. There is some discoloration to the sheet along the upper, lower and left edge possibly due to a previous mounting. There are some very minor scattered pindot stains to the sheet.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Galerie Brame & Lorenceau.