Pierre-Antoine Demachy

The colours of the painting are warmer than the catalogue illustration. Good overall condition. The paper is slightly raising along the left edge. Under ultraviolet light: There are a few small scattered retouches in the broken column lower left, above the left pillar, around the bas-relief in the lower right corner. Thin vertical restorations in the left pillar. Part of the sky has been restored, above the arch and on the right. Some scattered dots of repaint in the architecture.
"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."

Nous remercions Madame Marie-Pierre Petkowska de nous avoir confirmé l'attribution après examen direct du tableau.

We are grateful to Mrs. Marie-Pierre Petkowska for confirming the attribution to Pierre-Antoine Demachy following first hand inspection.