# - Wain, Louis.

i) singing cat wearing a bow tie, 88 by 82mm., ink drawing; ii) long-haired singing cat, 100 by 90mm., ink drawing; both signed "Louis Wain" in lower left corner, both on single folded leaf, additional folds and minor soiling; iii) autograph letter signed ("Louis Wain") to Miss Mackinley enclosing "a little sketch with great pleasure" and hoping that "the efforts of my little cat to sing "Come Birdie Come" will give you a little of the delight which hearing your mother sing gives to me" (8vo, 2 pages, Westgate on Sea, 6 October 1899)

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
"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."