Sir Leslie Ward ('Spy')

1) Robert Crewe-Milnes, 1st Marquess of Crewe, 345 by 230mm., watercolour drawing, signed “Spy”, laid-down to mount; 2) "A Study from Memory" [showing George Grossmith and Richard Corney Grain], 360 by 250mm., watercolour drawing, signed and dated 1888, framed with panel signed by Grossmith, Grain and Ward, slightly cockled, mount soiled; 3-5) three preliminary studies of Lord Houghton, 260 by 215mm. (average), pencil and watercolour drawings, unsigned, some browning; 6) Earl of Rosebery (captioned “Horses”), 305 by 182mm., colour lithograph from Vanity Fair 3 June 1876; all mounted, framed and glazed, some spotting and browning, some soiling

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
"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."