John Tunnard, A.R.A.

Austin/Desmond Fine Art Ltd, London, where acquired by the present owner, 23rd March 1995

Unexamined out of frame. There are old frame abrasions and instances of loss to the extreme edge, most noticeably to the top left corner and the bottom centre edge. There are two slight knocks to the upper corners. There is a tiny scratch to the area of raised impasto to the right of the signature. This excepting the work appears in good overall condition. Ultraviolet light reveals no obvious signs of fluorescence or retouching. Housed behind glass in a thick silvered wood frame, float-mounted against a white backing. Unexamined out of frame. Please contact the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding 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."

We are grateful to Brian Whitton for his kind assistance with the cataloguing of the present work.