Wilhelmina Barns-Graham, C.B.E.

Sale, Christie's London, 7th June 1991, lot 304
Sale, Christie's London, 19th November 2004, lot 175, where acquired by the present owner

Unexamined out of the frame. The sheet is attached to the backing board at all four corners but not laid down. The sheet is slightly cockled. There are a few small nicks to the upper and lower horizontal edges of the sheet. There is an extremely tiny tear close to the centre of the left vertical edge. There is a light crease to the left part of the upper edge and two small creases to the lower left corner. There is a slight imperfection to the sheet at the centre of the left vertical edge. There are some faint speckles of mould, most apparent in the lower right quadrant. The sheet is very slightly stained around the edges. Subject to the above the work is in excellent overall condition with bright, vivid colours throughout. The work is floated within a window mount and held within a simple wooden frame under glass. Please telephone 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 Geoffrey Bertram for his kind assistance with the cataloguing of the present work.