Paula Rego

Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner in 1969

Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate though the overall tonality is softer with the dark blue in the lower right hand corner tending more towards electric blue; the light blue patches at the centre to turquoise; the peach vertical stripes to the right to salmon pink in the original. Condition: This work is in good condition. Hinged to the mount at the top two edges on the reverse, there is a slight undulation to the base sheet, particularly towards the top of the left hand edge where the marker pen has been smudged by water marks, visible in the catalogue illustration. There is a small spot of paper loss to the lower edge of the base sheet at the lower left hand corner and several very faint spots of foxing throughout. The marker pen borders are very slightly faded throughout. The image sheet is lifting slightly at the lower left hand edge and has a very faint flattened crease to the top left hand corner. There is a very faint media mark just above the centre of the main composition.
"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."