Henri Fantin-Latour

Gustave Tempelaere, Paris
Allard & Noël, Paris
Alexander Blumenstiel, New York (acquired in 1906)
Senator William A. Clark, New York (acquired circa 1926)
William F. Laporte, New York (acquired circa 1944)
Sale: Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York, March 30, 1944, lot 62
Mary Hill, New York (acquired at the above sale and sold: Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York, June 6, 1947, lot 365)
Bacolina (acquired at the above sale)
Martinez Collection, Buenos Aires
Gaby Salomón, Buenos Aires
Alberto de Nuñez, Buenos Aires
Gallery Saint Georges, Buenos Aires
Acquired from the above by the present owner in March 1958

Buenos Aires, Galería Witcomb, Exposición de pintura Siglo XIX, 1949, no. 49

Mme Victoria Fantin-Latour, Catalogue de l'oeuvre complet de Fantin Latour, Paris, 1911, no. 1778, catalogued p. 90

The canvas is lined. There is a thick varnish through which UV light cannot easily penetrate but there appear to be several lines of retouching to the center and at intermittent intervals to the top half, above the flowers. This work appears to be in fairly 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.