the artist, Paris (1843–d. 1860; possibly his sale, Hôtel des ventes mobiliers, Paris, February 10–12, 1845, no. 26, as "Vieux château en ruine sur des rochers, sur le devant des eaux et de petits personnages," bought in; his estate sale, Hôtel Drouot, Paris, April 11–12, 1861, no. 15, as "Palais de la reine Jeanne [Naples]"); [Talabardon & Gautier, Paris, by 2002; sold to Thaw]; Eugene V. Thaw, New York (by 2007–9)
