Unlined, some areas of circular patterned craquelure; under UV: inpainting to darkest pigments in red bouquet to right of basket, inpainting to address frame abrasion along right and left edges, 4 by 2 inch area of inpainting directly above rightmost candle, spots of inpainting to white door behind flowers center left, 2 by 1 inch area of inpainting at left center edge, spots of inpainting through back left and front left table legs and spots through horizontal bar beneath table, three one inch spots of inpainting in between chair legs, spots of inpainting above cherries on the floor, scattered dots and dashes of inpainting.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.