Louis Clayeux, Paris
Acquired from the above by the present owner

Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down and attached to the mount at the centre of the upper and lower edges. The edges of the sheet are deckled. There are artist's pinholes to the centre of the upper and lower edges. There are tiny spots of paint loss to the dark red pigment towards the lower part of the right edge. There are some very fine lines of stable craquelure to the dark red pigment of the hat and the nose of the animal. This 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."