The present work was authenticated by François Lespinasse and was accompanied by a certificate of authenticity dated June 14, 2018.

Provenance:

Hôtel Drouot, Paris, sale of October 20, 2014, Lot 225.

Private Collection, acquired at the above sale.

Christie's, London South Kensington, sale of June 24, 2016, Lot 179 (as Rouen, la Seine et la Cathédrale).

Acquired directly from the above sale by the present owner.

Framed: 29 x 37 x 2 in.

The unlined canvas is in overall good condition. The canvas has some light soiling throughout. There is minor craquelure to the surface overall. Under UV light, there is evidence of inpainting throughout, namely pinpoint areas in the sky and a larger grouping of spots at lower left. At lower right there are some drips of varnish visible under UV light. Additional images available upon request.

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