Martin Westwood

The Approach, London, where acquired by the present owner in October 2004

The sheet is a newsprint page that has been torn from the Financial Times and is undulating slightly. The edges are uneven and there are small losses in the upper right and upper left corners, which appear inherent to the work. There are pin-size holes along the upper and lower edges from the printing process and there is a faint horizontal crease through the centre from where the newspaper was folded. There is a two centimetre long vertical tear near the lower right edge and a tiny tear near the centre of the right edge. There are a few spots of staining along the right edge and the sheet has discoloured slightly. Otherwise the work appears in good overall condition. Held under perspex in a wooden box frame with a white mount; unexamined out of frame. Please telephone the department on 020 7293 5381 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
"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."