Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate the whites are brighter in the original. Condition: This work is in good condition. Close inspection reveals some very faint tension cracks to all four extreme overturn edges and some spots of light wear to all four extreme corner tips. Inspection under raking light reveals some faint stretcher bar marks. Further very close inspection reveals a few faint and short cracks in isolated places. There are three tiny spots of media; one towards the upper centre of the left hand edge, one towards the lower centre of the left hand edge and one towards the bottom left corner tip, which fluoresce lightly when examined under ultra-violet light. There is a hairline diagonal scratch towards the right edge. No restoration is apparent when examined under ultra violet light.
"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."