Circle of Jean-Honoré Fragonard

Anonymous sale, New York, Christie's, 16 April 1986, lot 109 (As Attributed to Fragonard).

The below condition report has been provided by Simon Parkes of Simon Parkes Art Conservation, Inc. 502 East 74th St. New York, NY 212-734-3920, simonparkes@msn.com, an independent restorer who is not an employee of Sotheby's. This small work on canvas has subsequently been mounted onto Plexiglas, with wax as an adhesive. The visible edges of the Plexiglas have been covered with paper and retouched. This work seems to be in respectable condition, and it could certainly be hung as is. However, the rather unusual form of mounting is quite easily reversible, and one would be able to remove this Plexiglas and the wax if required.
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.