Maurice de Vlaminck 1876-1958

Valentine Gallery, New York
Private Collection, New York (and sold: Sotheby Parke-Bernet, New York, May 7, 1952, lot 69)
Private Collection, United States (acquired at the above sale)
Thence by descent to the present owners 

Van Diemen-Lilienfeld Galleries, New York (n.d.)
Niveau Gallery, New York (n.d.)

The work is in fairly good condition. The surface is dirty and there are a number of fine cracks in the sky. The work has a yellow varnish and the canvas is unlined. Under UV, there are several areas of the sky which appear to have strokes of strengthening. One is a 3 x 3 inch in upper left corner. Another is 4 x 2 inch and is 6 inches above the red roof at center and the other is upper right corner. There is a line of repair along all four edges. Several one inch lines of inpainting are scattered in the central sky. These old repairs are somewhat broadly done and could be improved by further attention from a restorer.
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 catalogue raisonné being prepared by Maïthé Vallès-Bled and Godeliève de Vlaminck under the sponsorship of the Wildenstein Institute.