Sale: Marc-Arthur Kohn, Paris, October 27, 1999, lot 12
Private Collection, France
Acquired from the above in 2004

This painting has been fairly recently lined, cleaned, retouched and varnished. The lining was applied because of a structural repair which addresses a break in the canvas. This break begins near the table top on the right side, extends through the neck of the sitter to the roof of the house on the left side above the shoulder, and then extends down into the sitter's right shoulder on the left of the picture. This is a very isolated damage and the restoration is perfectly competent. The picture could be hung as is. The above 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.
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.