CORNEILLE | Figure and Cat

Sale: Christie's, Amsterdam, The Cobra Movement, 22 May 1990, lot 337
Private Collection, Europe

The colours are fairly accurate in the printed catalogue illustration. The work is executed on its original canvas and is not relined. The canvas a buckled. The edges and corners of the canvas present faint wears, two of which have resulted in pigment losses along the left and right edge. Stabilised hairline cracks are visible upon very close inspection only, some of which have resulted in in paint losses on the thicker layers of paint. Under Ultra Violet Light inspection there is no evidence of restoration.
"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 is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity delivered by the Fondation Guillaume Corneille.