3 by 2 inch patch upper center on reverse, a couple repaired tears on reverse, finely and widely patterned craquelure throughout; under UV: area of inpainting across her nose and lips, spots of inpainting on her upper chest, a couple spots of inpainting in her feet and legs, a couple spots of inpainting around the lilypads.
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.

Marguerite Arosa, French landscape and portrait artist, worked in Paris during the second half of the nineteenth century. A pupil of Mayer, Barrias and Armand-Gautier, her work was exhibited at the Salon from 1882 to 1900. Her father Gustave Arosa, an art photographer, tutored Paul Gauguin after the death of his mother. Marguerite encouraged Gauguin to paint his first landscapes, while her uncle Achille can be credited with sparking his interest in Tahiti after recounting his own trip to the Caribbean.