GUSTAVE LOISEAU | Rochers dominant la mer en Bretagne

Durand-Ruel, Paris
Private Collection, France (acquired from the above in 1972)
Private Collection, France (by descent from the above and sold: Sotheby's, London, June 20, 2006, lot 312)
Private Collection, Monaco (acquired at the above sale)
Sale: Louiza Auktion & Associés, Brussels, October 29, 2011, lot 53
Sale: Matsart, Tel Aviv, January 21, 2014, lot 46
Acquired at the above sale

The canvas has been lined. The edges has been reinforced with tape. There are artist pinholes in all four corner. Under Uv light, there is a 4-inch repaired tear with associated inpainting in the upper right quadrant. There are minor strokes of inpainting in the extreme upper right corner and the upper right edge and corresponding retouching in the extreme lower right corner. Otherwise fine. The work is in overall 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.

This work will be included in the forthcoming catalogue raisonné being prepared by Didier Imbert.