ROCKWELL KENT | Snow Squalls

The following condition report has been provided by Simon Parkes, Simon Parkes Art Conservation, Inc. 502 East 74th St. New York, NY 212-734-3920, simonparkes@msn.com, an independent restorer who is not an employee of Sotheby's. This work has been restored and should be hung in its current condition. The canvas is lined with a non-wax adhesive, which nicely presents the surface. The painting is clean and lightly varnished. All of the retouches are clearly visible under ultraviolet light. They have been added fairly consistently throughout the composition, in order to reduce abrasion that had occurred at some point in the past. It seems that the work was overcleaned, perhaps in an attempt to remove a difficult dirt layer. Nonetheless, the retouches are accurately and sensitively applied, and the work looks well as a result.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.