Claude-Emile Schuffenecker 1851-1934

Jeanne Schuffenecker (Estate of the artist)
Galerie les Deux-Iles, Paris
Sale: Sotheby Parke-Bernet Inc., New York, November 5, 1969, lot 100
Maison Bernard, Caracas, Venezuela
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 1970

In fair condition. Work is lined. This painting has been restored in the past and this restoration has involved some overcleaning to surface abrasion. There are numerous restorations that are visible under UV light including in central sailboat and to the left of the sail, and to cover a 4-inch tear in haystack. There are also strokes to address thinness in all of standing figures with numerous other smaller strokes of inpainting throughout. Interested parties should view the work first-hand.
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.
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Jill-Elyse Grossvogel, Curator of the 1996-97 Schuffenecker Retrospective exhibitions in France, and author of the forthcoming Catalogue Raisonné has kindly confirmed the authenticity of this work.