Piat Joseph Sauvage

Anonymous sale, Sotheby's Paris, June 25, 2003, lot 109;
Anonymous sale, Sotheby's New York, October 26, 2007, lot 538;
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner.

Panel uncradled. Three horizontal panel joins run from left to right and are visible to the naked eye. There are some additional splits in the panel, but both the joins and the splits appear to be stable. Paint surface in generally good condition. Inspection under U.V. reveals some retouches along aforementioned joins and splits and some retouches here and there to the background and to some of the figures. These retouches have all been applied well, and the painting may be hung in its present state
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.