Paris, Au profit des Inondés du midi, January 17-20, 1864.

The following condition report has been provided by Simon Parkes of Simon Parkes Art Conservation, Inc. 502 East 74th St. New York, NY 212-734-3920, simonparkes@msn.com , an independent restorer who is not an employee of Sotheby's. This painting in beautiful condition. It has recently been restored and should be hung as is. There is a small amount of retouch addressing a scratch in the tree on the left side and another small dot or two in the sky. Overall however the condition is beautiful and in its current frame the picture should be hung as is.
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.

An old inscription on the reverse on the panel reads, "Souscription des artistes français/offert à la Société libre des beaux-arts pour venir au secours des inondés du midi/Versailles.../Demarne."