Galerie Georges Petit, Paris
Marcel Pignier, Paris
Private Collection, France (acquired circa 1960 and sold: Sotheby's, London, February 6, 2008, lot 341)

The canvas has been strip-lined. The impasto has been well preserved and the colors are bright and fresh. Thin lines of stable cracking are visible to the chair in the foreground at left. Under UV light: certain pigments fluoresce and minor spots of inpainting are visible scattered on the table and toward the top right and particularly the bottom right corners. There are also some possible hairline strokes of inpainting along the cracks at center left. The work is in overall very 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.