Henri Fantin-Latour

Sale: Sotheby's, London, December 5, 1973, lot 16
F. Hasler, London (acquired at the above sale)
Galerie Bérès, Paris (acquired by 1985)
Acquired from the above on September 27, 1988

Paris, Grand Palais, XIVe Biennale des antiquaires, 1988
Ornans, Musée Gustave Courbet, Courbet/Hugo, les peintres et les littérateurs, 2002, illustrated in the catalogue 
Lausanne, Fondation de l'Hermitage, Fantin-Latour, de la réalité au rêve, 2007, no. 71, illustrated in the catalogue

The canvas is strip lined and lined with a thin layer of wax. The surface is nicely textured. Minor signs of frame abrasions to extreme edges. A faint horizontal scratch running horizontally through the center of the vase as well as a few faint lines of craquelure towards the center left edge of the vase. Under UV light a thin layer of varnish is difficult to read through, although some small scattered strokes of inpainting are visible near center left of vase, lower left edges of the two roses at bottom left, and in the center of the blossom of rose at center, as well as scattered throughout the background. Overall the work is in fair 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.