Sale: Christie's, London, The Gyrn Castle Sale, 17 July 2006, lot 100
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner

Paris, Salon, 1863, no. 197

Original canvas. There are some minor spots of retouching visible under ultra-violet light. There is one repaired, crescent shaped tear of approximately 16cm. length in the upper left quarter, which has been retouched (visible to the naked eye). There is one horizontal tear of approximately 8cm. length near the lower edge, and 3 further small tears: two beneath the bulls (visible in the catalogue illustration), and one dent with an associated 1cm. long tear along the centre of the right edge. Otherwise this work is in good condition. Held in a large, ornate guildwood frame, overall in good condition.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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