Sébastien Jacques Leclerc, dit Leclerc des Gobelins

Le paysage au lac : Très bel état général de conservation. Le tableau est sous un vernis ancien assez sale. On constate un petit manque dans le coin supérieur droit. Le panneau est parqueté, on ne constate aucun soulèvement. A la lampe UV : il se présente sous un vernis uniforme. On ne constate pas de restaurations. Quelques reprises dans le ciel. Le paysage à la fontaine : Le tableau se présente dans un état de conservation moyennement satisfaisant. Il est sur un panneau cassé puis parqueté. On constate une longue fente oblique traversant le panneau au centre. Plusieurs manques le long des bords et dans les coins. A la lampe UV : le tableau se présente sous un vernis vert uniforme. On constate des restaurations le long de la fente et une le long du bord supérieur.; The painting with the lake : Very good overall condition. Under a dirty varnish. Small loss in the upper right corner. Craddled panel. We can't see any small chips about to come off. Under the UV light : It is under an uniform dirty varnish. We cannot see any restorated areas. Slight repainted area in the sky. The painting with the fountain : Not fully satisfying overall condition. The panel has been broken and has been craddled. There is a long straight crack from the top to the bottom of the panel in its center. Few losses along the edges and in the corners. Under the UV light : the painting is under an uniform green varnish. We see few restorated areas along the crack and along the upper edge.
"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."