Eugène Fromentin

This picture is overall in good condition, presents very well and is ready to hang. The panel is flat, even, and ensuring a stable support. There are some scattered lines of stable craquelure. Ultra-violet light reveals some fine lines of in-painting in the aforementioned craquelure, intermittent strokes along the extreme framing edges, and some very small scattered spots including in the standing figures and in the white horse in the right hand side of the composition. As in the cataloguing, this work bears signature which appears to fluoresce when inspected under ultra-violet light. Presented in a decorative gilt frame with a nameplate. The greens are somewhat brighter than in the catalogue illustration.
"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."