Sir William Nicholson

Sir Winston Churchill and by descent to the previous owner
Their sale, Sotheby's London, 15th July 1998, lot 69
Philip Mould, London, where acquired by the present owner

The work is taped onto a supporting sheet at the upper corners and it is very slightly cockled. There is a vertical crease down the centre of the composition and when viewed out of the mount it is possible to see a small crease in the upper left and lower right corners with a further scuff at the right of the lower horizontal edge. There is some evidence of time staining and fading to the pigments with some further spots of foxing and light surface dirt. With the exception of the above the work appears to be in very good overall condition. The work is presented in a hand washed window mount and an ornate gilt frame, held behind glass. 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 Patricia Reed for her kind assistance with the cataloguing of the present work.