Galerie Taménaga, Paris
Acquired by the present owner in 1998

The canvas is not lined. There is a varnish preventing UV light from fully penetrating, but examination under UV reveals a small area of retouching to the black pigment towards the centre part of the table. There are pinholes to each corner, the centre of the upper and lower edges and the centre of the left edge. There are some flecks of pigment loss to the upper left and lower right corners and there is some very minor pigment shrinkage to some of the thicker black pigments. There is a lovely thick impasto and 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."

The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Maurice Garnier.