William Malherbe (1884-1951, French), "Goat at a Pond," 1946, oil on panel, signed and dated lower left, presented in a gilt and polychromed frame with a gilt liner, H.- 14 1/4 in., W.- 17 1/2 in.; framed H.- 18 1/4 in., W.- 21 1/2 in., D.- 1 1/4 in.

Condition consistent with age. Minimal areas of loss in proper left upper quadrant with miniscule chips and flakes of paint throughout. Minimal paint loss and small indent in tree trunk in proper right lower quadrant. No evidence of in-painting under black light. Overall, very handsome example. __________________________________________________________________________ ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD "AS IS." NO STATEMENT REGARDING CONDITION OF ANY ITEM, WHETHER IT IS MADE ORALLY AT THE AUCTION OR ANY OTHER TIME, OR IN WRITING IN THE CATALOGUE OR ELSEWHERE, SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE A WARRANTY, REPRESENTATION, OR ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITY.