Marc Chagall

James Vigeveno, Los Angeles
Mrs. Fini Getty, Beverly Hills (acquired from the above circa 1950 and thence by descent)

Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Museum of Art (on loan from 1997)

It seems that this work is in more or less perfect condition. The canvas has never been removed from its original stretcher. It is well stretched. The paint layer is stable. There is no damage to the surface or any restoration. Under ultraviolet light, as one would expect some colors show very strongly, particularly the yellows and oranges. There may be one retouching in the leaves in the green color immediately to the right of the girl's head, but this is speculative and very minor. The painting should be hung as is. The above condition report has been prepared by Simon Parkes, an independent conservator who is not an employee of Sotheby's.
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