Lined. Presents well and colors remain bright. Surface dirt and dust and the varnish has yellowed. Extremely faint finely patterned craquelure is visible in isolated areas on the wall and on the fruit in foreground. Under UV: heavy varnish fluoresces green. There are isolated clusters of finely applied dashes and dots of inpainting on the blue wall, as well as dashes of inpainting to address prior craquelure visible along the lower edge and to the right of the white basket.
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.