Johan-Barthold JONGKIND (1819-1891). Carriole at Sèvres in Seine et Oise, August 12, 1887. Charcoal and watercolor on paper. Signature stamp lower left. Situated and dated lower right. Numbered 158 in the lower right-hand corner. Sight: 12.5 x 20.5 cm. On the back: handwritten text in ink and pencil. Exhibition: 150th anniversary of the birth of Hector Berlioz in Vienna, Jongkind Exhibition, June 27-August 3, 1953 (label on back). Provenance: Monday, March 20, 1950, Drouot, Auctioneers A. Bellier et E. Ader, Expert J. Dubourg. Collection of M. X, Paris, no. 80 (label on back). We would like to thank Mr. François Auffret, on behalf of the Jongkind-Paris-La Haye Committee, for kindly confirming the authenticity of this watercolor, referenced in the Committee's archives under no. G01552.

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