Philip Richard Morris, A.R.A.

Christie's, 4 November 1994, lot 106, where bought by the present owners

STRUCTURE The canvas has been relined. There are a few minor areas of craquelure, including to the flag, the boy's white trouser on the left, the mast and the wooden rigging. The surface is slightly dirty but is in otherwise good condition. ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT UV reveals an uneven varnish which makes the reading difficult to interpret. There appear to be a few flecks of retouching to the flag, the clouds, to the rigging, to the boy on the left's trousers and hand, and to the coat of the boy on the right. There may be one or two additional cosmetic flecked retouchings. FRAME Held in a gilt plaster frame with a canvas inset.
"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."