Wilhelmina Barns-Graham, C.B.E.

Acquired directly from the Artist by the previous owners' family in the early 1950s
Their sale, Sotheby's London, 13th December 2007, lot 84, where acquired by the present owner

The board appears sound. There is a chip with resultant losses to the upper left corner of the board. The edges of the board are scuffed in places and there are some small losses to the edges, most apparent in the corners and along the upper and left edge. There is a further spot of loss in the upper left quadrant of the work and to the lower right quadrant of the work. There are scratches and rubbing to the work which appear to be in keeping with the working methods of the artist, with some further scratches to the lower left quadrant. There is some general surface dirt to the work and studio detritus. Subject to the above the work appears to be in very good overall condition. The work is float mounted and presented in a painted wooden frame. Ultraviolet light reveals no obvious signs of retouching. 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.