Edward Burra

The Lady Ritchie of Dundee, Rye, Kent
Sale, Sotheby's London, The Estate of Edward Burra, Lady Ritchie of Dundee and Associated Owners, 3rd July 2002, lot 221, where acquired by the present owner

London, Alex. Reid and Lefevre Ltd, Edward Burra: Drawings from the 1920s and 1930s, 1993, cat. no.12, illustrated pp.26-7.

The sheet appears sound. The sheet has a deckled edge. There is a small repaired tear to the right edge at the lower right corner. There are three further tiny tears and nicks to the right edge and two tiny nicks to the lower edge. There is general dirt and handling marks to the sheet most apparent at the lower edge and at the upper edge where there is some possible staining from old tape. There are some very soft handling creases. Subject to the above the work is in excellent overall condition. The graphite has not faded and is strong. The sheet is unframed. Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any further 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."

With a further figurative work by the same hand in pencil to the reverse of the sheet.