ELISABETH VELLACOTT | Girls with Umbrella

The sheet has been fully laid down onto conservation card, which is, in turn, affixed to the mount with two strips of adhesive tape along the upper edge. There is a restored Artist's pinhole with associated pin-head mark to the lower left corner. The lower, left and upper edges have been cut, in keeping with the Artist's techniques. There are two restored tears to the lower left corner and one to the right of the umbrella with a further tear to the right edge with some further more minor repaired tears to the extreme right edge. There is a restored old area of wear to the lower right corner. There is a spot of loss in the upper left corner, not visible in the present mount. There are a small number of accretions to the surface. The work is window mounted and held behind glass 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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