Sale: Hôtel Drouot, Paris, 23rd February 1949
Durand-Ruel, Paris (purchased at the above sale)
Galerie Philippe David, Zurich
Acquired from the above by the present owner

Paris, Galerie Durand-Ruel, Gustave Loiseau, Centenaire de sa naissance, 1965, no. 57

The canvas is lined and the edges are taped. There is a thick varnish through which the UV light cannot fully penetrate, but UV examination does reveal several retouchings to the extreme edges, most prominently to the left and right edges, and some possible historic retouchings to the centre of the composition. There are some fine lines of craquelure in places. This work is in overall 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."

This work will be included in the forthcoming Catalogue raisonné being prepared by Didier Imbert.