MAURICE DE VLAMINCK | Vue de village

Galerie Cazeau-Béraudière, Paris
Private Collection, France
Private Collection, Florida (and sold: Sotheby's, London, June 26, 2008, lot 380)
Acquired at the above sale

The work is in very good condition. The canavas is unlined. There is some minor stable craquelure scattered throughout, including a small area in the church steeple at center. The are some minor undulations to the canvas. Under UV light, there are some small strokes of inpainting along all four edges, likely to address a prior frame abrasion. There are also some scattered strokes of minor inpainting to address the craquelure at center, and in the buildings at center.
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 Vlaminck digital database, being prepared under the sponsorship of the Wildenstein Plattner Institute, Inc.