Jean-Simon Berthélemy Laon 1743 - 1811 Paris

Anonymous sale, New York, Sotheby's, January 19, 1984, lot 46 (as by Fragonard)

The following condition report has been provided by Simon Parkes of Simon Parkes Art Conservation, Inc. 502 East 74th St. New York, NY 212-734-3920, simonparkes@msn.com , an independent restorer who is not an employee of Sotheby's. This small painting has been lined onto linen using wax as an adhesive. The paint layer has been cleaned, varnished and retouched. Some slight abrasions have been retouched in the upper right and upper left yet generally the condition is very fresh. It is also possible that the restoration addresses unpainted areas which were intentionally left by the artist.
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.