FRITS THAULOW | The River Canche near Montreuil-sur-Mer

Marshall Field & Company Picture Gallery, Chicago

Examined in the frame. Lined. The surface presents well and the colors remain bright and fresh. There is faint, stable craquelure visible at center right in the darkest green pigments. Under UV: there is scattered, finely applied retouching in the sky; small spots of inpainting in the water at center and lower center, and in the landscape at upper left; and larger areas of restoration at upper right on the building.
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.

We would like to thank Vidar Poulsson for kindly confirming the authenticity of this lot.