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- 1913
J. H. Fitzhenry, Esq. (d. 1913), London, England [1]

1913/11/18 -
S. Oliveria, purchased at auction of the J. H. Fitzhenry collection, Christie, Manson, & Woods, London, England, November 10, 1913, lot no. 164. [2]

- 1930
Symons Galleries, Inc. [3]

1930 - 1957
French & Company, Inc., New York, NY, purchased from Symons Galleries, Inc. [4]

1957 -
Saint Louis Art Museum, purchased from French & Company, Inc. [5]

Notes:
[1] An invoice dated February 15, 1930, between French & Company and the City Art Museum, documents that J. H. Fitzhenry once owned the piece prior to its Symons Galleries, Inc., ownership. Though not illustrated, the object is most likely that listed in the 1913 Christie's, London, sale catalogue as lot no. 164. The buyer of this lot is identified as S. Oliveria, with no additional information provided. [Christie, Manson & Woods, "The collection of Works of Art chiefly of the Medieval and Renaissance Periods formed by the J. H. Fitzhenry, Esq., Deceased, Late of 12 Thurloe Place, S.W." London: November 18-19, 1913, and November 24- 26, 1913]

[2] See Note [1].

[3] According to the invoice dated February 15, 1930, this object was purchased by French & Company from Symons Galleries, Inc. [SLAM document files].

[4] See Note [3].

[5] Invoice dated October 21, 1957 [SLAM document files]. Minutes of the Administrative Board of Control and the Advisory Committee of the City Art Museum, June 6, 1957.