Mary Fedden, R.A.

Susannah Amoore, with illustrations by Mary Fedden, Motley the Cat, Penguin, London, 1997, illustrated, unpaginated.

The sheet appears sound. The lower and left edges of the sheet are deckled. There are some light creases around the edges of the sheet in one or two places, some of which may be inherent to the sheet, and only visible when viewed out of the frame. There are some small spots of surface matter and staining to a small area of the leftmost tree trunk and surrounding sky, and to a small area of the rightmost tree trunk and surrounding sky, in the upper half. There is some light studio detritus around the edges of the sheet, visible when viewed out of the frame. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in very good overall condition, with fresh and bright colours throughout. The work is presented in a dark wooden frame, float mounted against a cream backing card and held behind 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."

'A mighty leap to the top of a high brick wall, and he was on his way to the green where the great lime trees grow' (Susannah Amoore, Motley the Cat, Penguin, London, 1997, unpaginated)