Mary Fedden, R.A.

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

The sheet appears sound. The right and lower edges of the sheet are deckled. There are one or two minor creases and undulations to the sheet around the edges in places, and a small section of the deckled edge is folded underneath the sheet in the lower left corner, which is thought to be inkeeping with the artist's materials. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in excellent overall condition, with bright and vivid 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.
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'The little girls would gaze out of the windows hoping for even a glimpse of tigerlike stripes on far-off bends of the wall. But he was never seen.' (Susannah Amoore, Motley the Cat, Penguin, London, 1997, unpaginated)