Louis Bordelet

Anonymous sale, Monaco, Christie's, 3 December 1988, lot 34, where acquired by the present owner.

The catalogue illustration is a little too cool and too red in tone. The canvas has a fairly recent relining which is sound and stable. The painting has been restored in the past and appears in very good overall condition, with no major damages and only occasional signs of wear in the centre and parts of the sky. Inspection under ultra violet light revals only scattered local retouchings to details of the figures and background, such as the red coat of the dancing man in the foreground which has been restored. The restoration is not obtrusive to the naked eye. The varnish remains clear and even and the painting should require no further intervention. Offered with a later gilt plaster frame, some minor damages to one corner.
"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."