Georges d'Espagnat

Louis Kronberg, United States
Private Collection, Greece (acquired in Paris in the 1930s)
Private Collection, Greece (by descent from the above and sold: Sotheby's, London, March 25, 1992, lot 181)
Private Collection, Germany (and sold: Sotheby's, London, March 20, 1996, lot 293)
Private Collection, Israel (and sold: Sotheby's, New York, October 9, 1996, lot 88)
Acquired at the above sale

The canvas has been lined. There is some craquelure from pigment shrinkage in the red pigments. The surface is clean and the pigments are bright and fresh. Under Uv light, certain original pigments fluoresce. There are minor strokes of inpainting along the center of the upper edge. There are some minor strokes of possible inpainting in the table at lower center and in the couch. The 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.
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.

This work will be included in the forthcoming catalogue raisonné being prepared by Jean-Dominique Jacquemond.