ANDRÉ BRASILIER | Avant la course

Sale: Christie's, London, 24th June 1997, lot 304
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner

The canvas is not lined. Examination under UV light reveals no signs of retouching. There are scattered areas of paint loss, notably along the lower edge towards the lower right corner, to the tree trunk towards the centre of the right edge and in the lower left corner. There is some further instability and raised fine lines of craquelure to the pigment in these areas which would benefit from consolidation. This work is in fairly good overall 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."

Alexis Brasilier has confirmed the authenticity of this work.