After Charles de la Fosse

Anonymous sale, Paris, Tajan, 18 December 1995, lot 146;
There purchased by M. Ghislain Prouvost, Château du Vert Bois;
His sale, Paris, Sotheby's, 9 December 2005, lot 29;
There acquired by the present owner. 

Each oil on canvas. Each work is in overall fair condition aside from surface dirt and dust; a stable web of craquelure; a dirty varnish; and abrasions from framing at the edges. DIANA: Minor bumping and pulling, especially noticeable at lower right. There is a 1 1/2 inch long vertical loss along the lower right edge. PROSERPINE: Minor bumping, especially at the upper left corner. Frame abrasions, especially along the lower and right edges; minor losses at center left edge. Small area of retouching with associated losses in the water at lower right. Under UV light, there are scattered areas of old retouching in both works.
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.