ALBERT MARQUET | Audierne, les tonneaux

Mme Albert Marquet, Paris (by descent from the artist)
Sale: Marc-Arthur Kohn, Paris, December 17, 1997, lot 33
Guy Heytens, Monaco (acquired at the above sale and sold: Sotheby's, London, June 28, 2000, lot 154)
Private Collection, Connecticut
Sale: Christie's, New York, May 10, 2007, lot 302
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner

The work is in very good condition overall. The canvas is not lined. There is a small loss to the canvas in the lower left corner, where the stretcher is visible. Toward the upper right corner, there are two uneven spots in the canvas, likely caused by impact from the reverse. There are some extremely minor scratches in the left half of the sky. Under UV inspection, no inpainting is apparent, though some original pigments fluoresce.
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 is accompanied by an Attestation of Inclusion from the Wildenstein Institute, and it will be included in the forthcoming Marquet Digital Catalogue Raisonné, currently being prepared under the sponsorship of the Wildenstein Plattner Institute, Inc.