James Ross

STRUCTURE The canvas has been relined. PAINT SURFACE The painting appears to be in good condition. There is a little surface dirt, but it would respond well to cleaning. There is a very fine craquelure overall, and evidence of very minor paint loss in the upper left along a vertical line of about 5 in. in length. ULTRAVIOLET Examination under ultraviolet light confirms the opacity of an old discolured varnish and reveals that the paint loss in the upper left, is caused by old retouching to a previous tear. There are scattered minor retouchings overall. FRAME Held in a black painted wood frame. To speak to a specialist about this lot please contact Julian Gascoigne on +44 (0)207 293 5482, or at julian.gascoigne@sothebys.com, or Ludo Shaw Stewart on +44 (0)207 293 5816, or at ludovic.shawstewart@sothebys.com.
"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.
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