Gustave Jean Jacquet

Knoedler & Co., New York, no. 8161 (acquired October 17, 1896)
J.V. Guthrie, Cincinnati (acquired from the above, October 29, 1896)
Sale: Heritage Auctions, Dallas, May 25, 2007, lot 25053, illustrated
Sale: Sotheby's, New York, October 23, 2007, lot 257, illustrated (as Portrait of a Lady)
Acquired at the above sale

Oil on stable panel. There is some frame abrasion along the extreme upper and extreme right lower edges. Under UV: a green varnish fluoresces unevenly and the figure's face has been cleaned of this varnish. The entirety of the figure's face, with the exception of her hairline, and the outline of her proper left cheek and chin have been retouched. Additional lines, spots and pinpoint dots of retouching are scattered in some areas of the background, with a concentrated area at lower right between her bosom and the edge, as well as on her proper right shoulder and red flower.
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.