Marcelle Oury, France (acquired directly from the artist)
Sale: Artcurial-Briest-Le Fur-Poulain-F. Tajan, Paris, December 5, 2005, lot 28
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner

Paris, Galerie Charpentier, Les Tuileries, 1949, no. 55bis

Maurice Laffaille, Raoul Dufy, Catalogue raisonné de l'oeuvre peint, vol. IV, Geneva, 1977, no. 1492, illustrated p. 80

The panel is sound. Some minor frame abrasion to the perimeter, as well as some extremely fine vertical lines of cracking along the grains of the panel. There is a more notable crack to the lower center left as well as horizontal crack running above the sheet music inscribed Mozart.There are some minor scratches and faint aberrations to the surface, most notably to the top left corner where canvas appears to have pressed against the wet paint during execution. Under UV light no inpainting is apparent. This 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.