JEAN-PIERRE CASSIGNEUL | Sur la plage

Acquired by the present owner in Japan

Oil on board; the board is stable. Examination under UV light appears to reveal no signs of retouching. There is a vertical crease within the surface of the board (approx. 12cm long) to the blue pigment of the model's dress towards the right part of the lower edge.There is a spot of pigment loss to the model's dress and some further spots of pigment loss to the extreme edges.There is some surface dirt and this work could benefit from a clean. 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."

The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Jean-Pierre Cassigneul.