A l'œil nu : Le tableau se présente dans un état de conservation moyennement satisfaisant. Il a fait l'objet d'un rentoilage à la cire réalisée dans la 1ère moitié du XXe siècle, le tout doublé d'une toile neuve récemment. Le tableau a perdu des glacis dans les fonds de paysage, le ciel et les personnages. On remarque des restaurations anciennes intervenant dans les nuages, la végétation et le sol. A la lampe U.V. : Le tableau apparaît sous un vernis épais uniforme. Il a fait l'objet de plusieurs campagnes de restaurations dans le ciel, la végétation et le sol pour les plus anciennes, les architectures et les personnages pour les plus récentes (restaurations ponctuelles). To the naked eye: The painting appears in relatively good condition. It has been re-lined with wax on the first half of the 20th century, and then doubled with a new canvas recently. The painting has lost its glazes on the landscape background, sky and figures. We notice some old restorations on the clouds, the vegetation and the ground. Under U.V. light: The painting appears under a green thick uniform varnish. It has been restored several times, in the sky, the vegetation and the ground for the older restorations and the architecture and the figures for the most recent ones (isolated).
"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."