Roger Hilton

Waddington Galleries, London, where acquired by the previous owner
Their sale, Christie's London, 17th November 2006, lot 7, where acquired by the present owner

Unexamined out of the frame. The sheet is attached the mount with tabs in various places, but is not laid down. There are Artist's pinholes along the upper edge. The sheet is slightly cockled in places. There are minor creases in the bottom right corner, with a few minor creases elsewhere. There are a few very small tears along the right vertical edge, and one or two extremely tiny tears along the upper edge. There is some cracking to the yellow pigment, with one or two small associated losses. There are very small specks of studio detritus to the surface of the work, and there is some extremely minor discolouration to the edges. Subject to the above the work is in good overall condition. The work is float mounted within a simple wood frame. 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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