Albert Marquet

Galerie Druet, Paris
Private Collection, Switzerland (acquired by 1916)
Private Collection, South America
Sale: Jean Claude Anaf, Lyon, December 13, 1989, lot 134
Acquired at the above sale

Canvas is unlined. Slight undulation to the canvas. Some cracking to the lighter pigments in the sky. Colors are bright and fresh and the impasto is thick and well preserved. There is a small dot of paint loss in the chimney of the house near center. Under UV light some old retouching is visible in the extreme upper left and right corners likely to address prior frame abrasion. There is one further dot of retouching in the sky near upper center. A few other pigments fluoresce but appear to be original. This work is in generally very 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.
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