VICTOR VIGNON | La Rue du village

Sale: Beaussant & Lefevre, Paris, 20th June 2018, lot 28
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner

The canvas is not lined. Inspection under UV light reveals small strokes of retouching in the sky and along the top and left edges, commensurate with prior frame abrasion. The canvas is gently undulating. There are faint stretcher bar marks running vertically and horizontally through the composition as well as to the right edge. There are minor tears to the canvas and losses to the pigment at the extreme edges caused by frame abrasion. This 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

This work will be included in the forthcoming Vignon Catalogue raisonné being prepared by Stephane Kempa.