Impressionist and Modern Art, Featuring the Collection of John and Rosetta Gernon

The Comité Jean Lambert-Rucki has confirmed the authenticity of the artwork, which is recorded in their archives under the reference number 303726Bis. It will be accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.

Provenance:

Francis Briest, Paris, sale of March 15, 2000, lot 302.

Acquired directly from the above sale by the present owner.

Overall: 29 1/8 x 18 3/4 x 7 1/4 inches.

Moderate deposits of surface dirt and dust; scattered instances of small paint losses along the edges of the base; three small areas of paint chipping along the left side of red and yellow bull; one black horn exhibits a split, but this is likely process related. Additional images available upon request.

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