52 x 27 inches

ÉMILE VERNON French1872-1919 STARLIGHT signed E. Vernon (lower right) oil on canvas 35¾ by 24 in. 90.8 by 61 cm PROVENANCE: Sale: Sotheby's, New York, February 17, 1993, lot 64, illustrated Private Collection, Atlanta (acquired at the above sale) Acquired from the Estate of the above by the present owner CONDITION REPORT: Lined, loss to canvas upper right and upper left edges and along lower edge; under UV: heavy varnish fluoresces, four by three inch area of inpainting to her left shoulder, some spots of inpainting to her chest, stroke of inpainting to the left of her neck, 2 by ½ inch area of inpainting above flowers in upper right corner, spot of inpainting to the right of her left elbow and 1 inch area of inpainting further left along edge. 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.