Claude Michel Hamon Duplessis

Les deux tableaux sont dans un état de conservation très satisfaisant. Ils sont peints sur des panneaux parfaitement droits. Aucune trace de fente, aucun soulèvement de matière. Les deux ont une préparation avec des fibres de toile à l'arrière, caractéristiques de beaucoup de panneaux de cette époque en France. Ils sont sous des vernis légèrement encrassés. On remarque un très léger petit manque de matière circulaire d'un centimètre dans le coin inférieur gauche du panneau avec un cheval blanc sans cavalier au centre. A la lampe UV : Ils sont sous des vernis vert uniforme. On ne voit pas de restauration. Sur le panneau avec un cheval blanc sans cavalier, on voit quelques microcraquelures vers le coin inférieur droit. Both paintings are in a very good overall condition. They are painted on perfectly straight boards. We cannot see any trace of slit nor losses. Both have a protection made of fibre on the back of the panel, typical of many panel of that period in France They are both under a slightly dirty varnish. We can see a very small one loss of painting no bigger than one centimetre square in the lower left corner of the composition with a white horse without rider. Under the UV light : Both are under a green uniform varnish. We cannot see any restauration. On the panel with the small loss we can see few micro cracks near the lower right 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."