Galerie Georges Petit, Paris, June 16, 1896, lot 126;
Sotheby's, New York, June 8, 1988, lot 137A;
Acquired from the above sale.

Paris, La Société du Panorama National de la rue de Berri, 1882;
New York, The Forbes Magazine Galleries, 1870: The Big Picture, April 25-September 25, 1989;
Roslyn Harbor, Nassau County Museum of Art, Napoleon III and Eugenie, June 6-September 6, 2009.

François Robichon, Édouard Detaille: Un Siècle de Gloire Militaire, Paris, 2007, p. 45, illustrated;
Christopher Forbes, Napoleon & Eugenie: Opulence & Splendor of France's Second Empire, New York, 2009, p. 22, illustrated.

The canvas is lined. The surface of the work is in overall good condition. Some pressed craquelure. Some paint thinning. Under UV; 2 small spots of retouching. Strengthening in the wall.
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.

Please see the catalogue note to Lot 491 describing the Panorama of the Battle of Champigny.