Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down, hinged to the mount in two places with tape along the upper edge and floating in its mount. The sheet is slightly undulating. The left edge is deckled. There is a crease running vertically across the centre of the composition and a few additional minor creases to the upper left and right and lower left corners. There is a tiny nick to the centre of the lower edge. There are a few minor handling marks to the lower part of the composition, possibly original. The sheet is light stained with a few small dots of foxing in places. This work is in overall very good condition.
"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."