Juliette Archard, France
Sale: Hôtel Drouot, Paris, November 8, 1979, lot 61
Sale: Rossini, Paris, November 25, 2002, lot 31
Private Collection (acquired at the above sale and sold: Sotheby's, London, June 23, 2011, lot 282)
Acquired at the above sale

Paris, Louvre des Antiquaires, L'Éventail à tous vents, 1989, no. 154, illustrated in the catalogue

Executed on beige colored paper. The sheet is gently time darkened and there are some very minor surface stains. Two artist's pinholes are visible along the extreme left: one at lower-center and one at extreme right. In addition to the hard crease lines running along the fan's folds, several softer creases are visible scattered throughout, including lines corresponding to the wooden supports that are adhered to the verso of the sheet. The wooden support at extreme right has been re-adhered and additional adhesive from a previous mounting is visible on the sheet. A few extremely minor tears are visible at the edges of the sheet corresponding to the folds and there is an additional 1/8 inch tear along the right edge. Overall the work is 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.
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.