JEAN-FRANÇOIS RAFFAËLLI | A Sunlit Port

Hammer Galleries, New York
J.H. Whitney & Co., New York (and sold: Sotheby's, New York, February 28, 1990, lot 67)
Private Collection, California (acquired at the above sale)
Galerie Michael, California
Private Collection, Italy
Sale: Christie's, New York, January 26, 2011, lot 230
Acquired from the above sale

The canvas has been lined. There is some minor shrinkage in areas scattered throughout. Under UV light, there is an area of inpainting in the sky in the upper left quadrant, as well as a few strokes in the corners of the composition. Otherwise fine. 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

We are grateful to Galerie Brame & Lorenceau and the Comité Raffaëlli for confirming the authenticity of this work. The work will be included in their digital Raffaëlli Catalogue critique, now in preparation.