ARMAND GUILLAUMIN | Arbres en Île-de-France

Private Collection, France (and sold: Sotheby's, New York, November 6, 2003, lot 146)
Acquired at the above sale

This work is in very good condition. The canvas has been lightly lined with wax. The colors are bright and fresh and the impasto is well preserved. Some minor, stable craquelure is present, particularly in the yellow pigments at center and the blue pigments at upper right. There are a few minor losses to the lower right corner of the canvas. Under UV light: Approximately three small strokes of inpainting are apparent at lower center around the center of the tree trunk. There are a few areas of pooling varnish which fluoresce under UV light as well.
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.

This work will be included in Volume II of the Catalogue Raisonné Guillaumin being prepared by the Comité Guillaumin with Dominique Fabiani, Jacques de la Béraudière and Stéphanie Chardeau-Botteri.