Adrien Jean Le Mayeur de Merprès

Sale, Christie's Amsterdam, 1st July 1998, lot 148 (part lot), where acquired by David Bowie

The sheet appears sound and is not laid down. The top edge of the sheet is unevenly cut and the sheet appears to have been removed from a sketchbook. There are minor creases to all four corners and two minor creases to the center of the upper edge. The sheet is slightly time stained and there is some discoloration to the extreme left, right, and bottom edges, and there are a few very minor spots of foxing and handling marks. There are a few specks of studio detritus to the work, including to the right part of the upper edge. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in very good overall condition. The work is window mounted and presented in a simple wood frame under glass. Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 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."

With another study of figures and camels to the reverse by the same hand.