C. Vallet

each of the works are lined, light craquelure on all works. Pheasant UNDER UV: a 1 inch repaird hole that floresses upper left as well as a few minor touches on the bird. Fish: three areas of inpainting at the upper right hand quadrant UNDER UV: these areas floress as well as a few areas of strenthening in the central areas above the fish. Rabbit: some possible blooming varnish at central left area, two 1/4 inch areas of paint loss at lower left UNDER UV: a few minor touches of inpainting but all minor. Fruit: this work has some areas of lifting paint at the top edge as well as some heavier cracking in the central fruit area UNDER UV: Some large areas of inpainting in the upper background where paint is lifting, some strengthening to the fruit and basket.
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.