John McKirdy Duncan, R.S.A.

Aitken Dott & Son, Edinburgh

Port Ban: The board is sound. There is some very minor surface dirt in places. Otherwise in good condition. Ultraviolet light reveals a few minor suggestions of scattered retouching in places. Held in a simple white painted wooden frame in fair condition. Under glass and un examined out of frame. Looking West; Port Ban: The board is sound. There is some minor paint lifting at the right of the lower edge. There is some minor scuffing in places, particularly to section lower right of centre. There is a pin hole to the extreme lower right corner. There is some minor surface dirt. Otherwise in good condition. Ultraviolet light reveals extensive retouching to the sky and some further scattered flecks to the rocks and lower section. Held in a simple white painted wooden frame in fair 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."