Thomas Saunders Nash

Paper not laid down, but adhered by a hinge in two places to the mount in the upper corners. There is cockling and slight undulation throughout the sheet. The sheet is unevenly cut. Squared for transfer, with a further, unfinished pencil study to the reverse. Several pinholes are apparent in both the upper right and left hand corners, top centre, and at further intervals to the extreme edge. There is a tiny repaired tear along the left of the bottom edge, which is not visible in the current mount. There are media marks and one or two additional small spots of staining, including an area to the sheep in the upper right hand quadrant, and further surface dirt and staining to the sheet with creases and scuffing throughout the extreme edge, hidden by the mount but visible when viewed from the reverse. This excepting the work appears to be in good condition. Housed behind glass in a thin gilt frame, in an off-white mount. Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present lot.
"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."