English School

STRUCTURE The canvas is unlined. There are two patches to the reverse of the canvas, upper left and lower right, and one small perforation in the upper left. PAINT SURFACE The painting appears to be in good condition, though the paint is slightly rubbed in the lower half of the canvas. There is one small area of resultant paint loss relating to the perforation mentioned above. ULTRAVIOLET Examination under ultraviolet light reveals one small area of retouching half way up the canvas, on the extreme left of the picture. There are a small number of further areas of minor scattered retouching overall. FRAME Held in a gold painted, wooden frame.
"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."