FERNAND PUIGAUDEAU | Coup de vent au soleil couchant

Sale: Xavier de La Perraudiere, Angers, January 17, 2018, lot 288
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner

It has not been possible to see the work entirely unframed. The canvas is not lined and slightly undulating. There is an uneven varnish preventing UV light from fully penetrating, however examination under UV light appears to reveal a few small lines and a few tiny dots of retouching in the upper left quadrant. There are a few flyspots in places, notably to the right part of the upper edge, and small scattered dots of dirt ingrained in the varnish. There are a few lines of stable craquelure, most predominately to the sky. This work is in overall good condition and could benefit from a light clean.
"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."

This work will be included in the second volume of the catalogue raisonné of the artist’s work being prepared by Antoine Laurentin.