Jean-Pierre Cassigneul

Sale: Christie's, Amsterdam, May 31, 2005, lot 195
Private Collection, France (and sold: Sotheby's, New York, November 3, 2005, lot 462)
Private Collection, Switzerland (acquired at the above sale and sold: Sotheby's, New York, November 8, 2006, lot 576)
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner

The canvas is unlined. The impasto is lively and strong. There is a couple of scattered pindot losses to the paint in the lower half of the composition. There is a push to the canvas in the background of the upper left corner and an area of paint loss associated with it immediately above with some paint lifting. The surface area of scattered loss is approx 3 by 3 inches. When examined under UV there is no evidence of retouching to the paint. Otherwise the work is largely in 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.
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.