Compte tenu de la fragilité le dessin a été doublé ; deux déchirures en bas à gauche ; gros manque avec restauration en bas à droite, quelques petites déchirures autour de ce manque ; très fine et longue déchirure restaurée dans la partie sombre à droite (à peine visible ) ; petite griffure vers le bas à droite dans la partie sombre ; trace de pliure aux angles ; manques minimes le long des bords ; quelques griffures éparpillées sur la surface. Because of the fragility of the drawing it has been reinforced with a very thin paper ; two tears in the left bottom part ; lack of paper on the lower right that has been restored ; some small tears around the missing part ; long and fine tear, hardly visible , in the dark part upper right ; traces of folding in the 4 corners ; tiny, hardly visible lack in the dark part ; few wrinkles scattered on the surface ; few minor lacks around the edges.
"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."