Gari Melchers

The following condition report has been provided by Simon Parkes Art Conservation, Inc., New York, an independent restorer who is not an employee of Sotheby's:

This work is in particularly good condition, having been framed behind glass for most of its life. The paint layer is completely undamaged. It has never been varnished and is only dirty along the top edge. The face of the picture is neither dirty nor varnished. There is a particularly effective dryness to the paint layer which is reminiscent of work by Vuillard, for instance, which seems intentional by the artist. There are no retouches and the canvas is well stretched on the original stretcher. The work should be hung as is.

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.