EUGÈNE VERBOECKHOVEN | Sheep in a Meadow

The work has an old lining. In the sky there is barely visible, widely patterned craquelure, some extremely minor pin dots of surface accretion, and a small area of surface abrasion at the lower center. Under UV: varnish fluoresces green in a few isolated areas. Finely applied dots and dashes of restoration are widely scattered throughout the composition, and in larger, more complex arrangements at center above the horizon and in two areas at upper right. At the extreme edges there is broadly applied, brushy inpainting to address prior frame abrasion.
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.