ACHILLE LAUGÉ | Bouquet de roses

Sale: Claude Aguttes, Paris, 9th March 2005, lot 278
Sale: Sotheby's, London, 20th June 2007, lot 510
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner

The canvas is strip-lined. Examination under UV light reveals a circa 4cm area of retouching towards the centre of the right edge, a minor area above this (circa 1.5cm wide), a small spot to the red central rose and retouching in places to the upper right quadrant to the background and along the edges. There is a spot of paint loss to the upper right rose and fine lines of craquelure in places. Some frame rubbing to the edges (not visible when framed). There is a lovely impasto and 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 Achille Laugé Catalogue raisonné being prepared by Nicole Tamburini.