Private Collection, Paris

The work is in very good condition. The canvas has not been lined. The work features thick and varied impasto which has been well-preserved. Scattered thin lines of stable cracking are visible in some places, including to the lighter and thicker pigments in the sky as well as in the road at bottom center. Under UV light a few nailhead-sized spots of retouching are visible scattered within the sky and a thick layer of varnish is difficult to read through.
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.
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