MAURICE DE VLAMINCK | Nature morte au panier, bouteille et fruits

Private Collection, Switzerland (and sold by the estate: Sotheby's, London, June 28, 1995, lot 297)
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner

The canvas is not lined. There is frame abrasion along all four edges. Near the center of the right edge there is an area of pigment loss measuring half an inch in length. Near the center of the left edge there is a vertical area of pigment loss measuring one inch in length. In the area of thickest pigment there is some very minor hairline craquelure. Under UV inspection, there are strokes of inpainting along all four edges, most notably along the left and bottom edges likely to address frame abrasion. There are strokes of inpainting in the aforementioned areas of pigment losses. Some other original pigments fluoresce. This painting 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.

This work will be included in the Archives Vlaminck founded by Madame Godelieve de Vlaminck, in collaboration with Madame Pascale Krausz.