Sale: Sotheby's, New York, October 25, 2005, lot 53, illustrated 
Acquired at the above sale

Lined. The surface is clean and presents well. There is a web of craquelure across the picture surface and a small area of pigment separation at the center right of the bunch of grapes in the basket. Under UV: broad retouches are visible at center right. In the bunch of grapes in the basket there is an down 'L' shaped area of inpainting at the upper center and inpainting to address prior craquelure near the center of the bunch. Additional finely applied retouches are scattered throughout and in between the bunches of grapes and in the upper right quadrant, with some minor dashes and pinpoint dots on the guinea pigs. Some of the pink and orange pigments remain active and fluoresce.
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.