In pair with the painting il Molo. Provenance: (Probably) commissioned by Edward Southwell, MP (1705 - 1755) for the Kings Weston House, near Bristol; Thence by family descent. Anon. Sale; Sotheby's London 10 July 2002, lot 79. Private Collection Uk, acquired from the above sale. Literature: Invetory of the goods at Kings Weston House, 1778.