LOT DETAILS

Materials:

oil on canvas

Measurements:

62.76 in. (159.40 cm.) (height) by 47.52 in. (120.70 cm.) (width)

Markings:

signed and dated 'Eugen Spiro 1902' (lower right)

Exhibited:

Bremen Kunstverein, 1903. Leipzig Kunstverein (date unknown).

Literature:

S. Rewald, "Balthus lessons--Five Controversial Works by the French Artist," Art in America, September 1997, p. 94 (illustrated).

Provenance:

Anon. sale, Christie's, London, 7 October 1988, lot 309. Chiu Gallery, London (acquired at the above sale). Acquired from the above by the late owner, August 1989.