James Watterston Herald

Christies, Glasgow, 11 December 1986, lot 11;
Private collection;
Peter Nahum, London;
The Robertson Collection, Orkney

The sheet has been professionally hinged to the mount by a piece of tape along the upper sheet edge. There are some minor specks of surface dirt and a few very faint foxing marks. Otherwise the work appears to be in good overall condition. Please note that this work is held in a cream mount and plain watercolour frame and is held under glass. The work has been examined out of its frame.
"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."

Buffalo Bill's Wild West and Congress of Rough Riders of the World visited Arbroath on the 22nd August 1904 as part of a Scottish tour consisting of twenty nine shows. Although the present work was painted three years later, the artist records the scene no doubt much as it appeared at the time. Cody is the portly figure on the left of the picture, moustached and bearded, wearing a Stetson hat and frock coat. A similar work was sold in these rooms 28 August 2002, lot 1063.