GUSTAVE LOISEAU | Le Clos de Monsieur Janson, le Vaudreuil, Eure

Durand-Ruel, Paris & Galeries Georges Petit, Paris (acquired directly from the artist on February 23, 1927)
Galerie Louise Leiris, Paris (acquired from the above by 1970)
Private Collection, Paris (acquired in 1970 and sold: Sotheby's, New York, March 11, 1998, lot 36)
Private Collection, Miami (acquired at the above sale)
Thence by descent

This work is in excellent original condition. The canvas is unlined. There is slight undulation of the canvas at left. The work has a rich texture, and the impasto is well preserved. Under UV light: Some original pigments fluoresce, but no inpainting is apparent.
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.