Patrick Hughes

Flowers Gallery, London, where acquired by the present owner, circa 1998

The board appears sound. There is some rubbing and some minor scuffing to some of the protruding edges of the shaped board, with some small associated flecks of loss, including some rounding to the lower left corner of the central protruding element, with associated loss. There is some light surface dirt in places to the work. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in very good overall condition. Ultraviolet light reveals a possible tiny speck of retouching to the leftmost protuding element, just to the right of the lower tip, in line with a small scuff. There is also some fluorescence to the work, which is thought to be in keeping with the Artist's materials. The work is presented in a painted wooden 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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We are grateful to the Artist for his kind assistance with the cataloguing of the present work.