LÉO GAUSSON | Paysage aux meules de foins

Private Collection, France (and sold: Sotheby's, London, October 22, 2003, lot 23)
Acquired at the above sale

The canvas is not lined. The surface is clean and a richly textured impasto is well-preserved. There is a layer of varnish on the surface. Under UV light, there are nailhead sized restorations at all four corners, and in one spot in the sky in the upper left. There are also pindot retouches in the sky at the center of the composition, otherwise fine. The work is in 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.