George Louis Viavant (New Orleans/Louisiana, 1872-1924), "Natur Morte of Birds," 20th c., pastel on paper, signed lower left, presented in a gilt and wood frame, H.- 15 3/4 in., W.- 12 3/4 in., Framed- H.- 32 in., W.- 28 1/2 in. Provenance: The Estate of Lisa Montgomery, New Orleans, Louisiana.

There is nothing major to report. Some smudges are visible on left of piece, possibly by the artist hand. There is one line, approximately 2 inches, visible across second corn husk. It looks like a small speck of something has gotten on paper on the top to the right of the strings holding the dead birds. We are unable to determine if the paper has been laid down, since the framing was done by someone else. Upon inspection, it does look very flat, but that does not necessarily mean it is fully laid down or if it was framed in a conservatory manor. The frame has some nicks around it, specifically on the bottom, left and right side. This is a handsome piece. ________________________________________________________________________________ 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.