French School, 18th Century

Oil on cradled panel. The surface has areas of grey-white throughout the background and there is a thinness to the picture; in areas, the grain of the wood is visible in areas. There is evidence of a vertical panel break, with associated inpainting visible to the naked eye, extending from the top to the bottom edge of the work just right of the urn. Under UV light, the varnish has been selectively cleaned. It fluoresces green over the majority of the work, though the darker plant matter, such as the stalk at the center of the bouquet and the leaves to the right, have been retouched. There are also scattered dashes of inpainting to address losses in the lower third of the work.
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.