McNeil MacLeay, A.R.S.A.

Sotheby's, Hopetoun House, 14 April 2003, lot 29, where purchased by the husband of the present owner

STRUCTURE The canvas has been relined. There are signs of craquelure across the canvas, some surface abrasions along the right hand edge and a faint spot of minor paint loss near the right-hand side of the upper edge. There are also two very small spots of paint loss in the dark area of cloud in the upper left quadrant, only visible upon close inspection. The work may benefit from a light clean. ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT UV light reveals an opaque varnish which makes the surface difficult to read conclusively. There appear to be scattered flecks of retouching across the sky, and some sweeping areas near the upper right corner, and possibly one or two spots in the foreground. FRAME Held in a gilt plaster frame. Please telephone the department on 0207 293 5718 if you have any questions about the present work.
"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."