I have dated this painting 1902 -- a similar dating as another watercolor given to Delafosse. Sothebys dates the painting c. 1909, but without knowing their reasons I feel earlier might be more likely.
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Leon Delafosse 1899 |
This watercolor will be included in the forthcoming J.S. Sargent catalogue raisonné by Richard Ormond and Elaine Kilmurray, in collaboration with Warren Adelson and Elizabeth Oustinoff
San Diego, California, Fine Arts Gallery of San Diego, 1974
Sold Sothebys, New York, 19 May 04, Session 1, 10:15 AM, Sale N07997 lot 43, estimated 200,000—300,000 USD from the collection of Mrs. John Hay Whitney; Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: $321,600 USD
