MAURICE DE VLAMINCK | L'Étang

Galerie Bernheim-Jeune, Paris (acquired by 1929)
Galerie André Weil, Paris
Joseph Katz, Pittsburgh (acquired from the above in September 1960)
Thence by descent 

The canvas has been wax lined. There is some light frame abrasion around the perimeter of the canvas. There is strong impasto, particularly in the foreground and the roofs of the houses. There is some fine and stable craquelure to the center of the sky and to the green pigments between the rows of houses. There is fine and stable craquelure along the vertical stertcher. Under uv light, there is some minor retouching to the area below central houses along stretcher lines. Fine scattered cosmetic retouching to the sky most notably in upper left quadrant.The work is in 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.
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This work will be included in the forthcoming Maurice de Vlaminck digital database, being prepared under the sponsorship of the Wildenstein Plattner Institute, Inc.