PIERRE EUGÈNE MONTEZIN | Le Retour du troupeau

Private Collection, Deauville
Private Collection, United Kingdom (acquired from the above; sale: Sotheby's, London, 25th June 2002, lot 239)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner

The canvas is not lined. Examination under UV light reveals small spots of retouching to paint losses in the sky in the upper right quadrant. There are minor paint losses in all four edges and in places, most prominently to the upper right corner and to the blue of the stream running through the centre of the composition. There are fine lines of stable craquelure predominantly to the blue pigment of the sky and brook. This work is in overall good condition.
"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 forthcoming catalogue raisonné being prepared by Monsieur Cyril Klein Montézin.