Seymour Joseph Guy

Andrew Carnegie, New York and Dornoch, Scotland
Derek Holt, Dornoch, Scotland (purchased from the estate of the above)
Acquired from the above by the present owner

The following condition report has been provided by Simon Parkes, Simon Parkes Art Conservation, Inc. 502 East 74th St. New York, NY 212-734-3920, simonparkes@msn.com, an independent restorer who is not an employee of Sotheby's. This work has been recently restored and should be hung in its current state. The canvas has been lined. The paint layer is cleaned, retouched and varnished. This is technically a very ambitious painting. Thinness does naturally develop over time in this kind of work, but additional abrasion has also occurred. Under ultraviolet light, one can see very fine and delicate retouches addressing this thinness and abrasion. These are particularly focused in the face, hands and magazine being read by the subject. The restoration is well carried out and the work looks well as is.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

The present work hung at Skibo Castle, Mr. Carnegie's residence in Dornoch, the Highland county of Sutherland, Scotland for many years.