WILLIAM ROBINSON LEIGH | Hell Bent

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 lined using wax as an adhesive and is stretched onto a non-original mechanical stretcher. The paint layer is in healthy state overall, except for a few restorations in the upper sky between the upper center and upper right corner. It seems that there are a few paint losses here. The restorations are not particularly successful, and the work seems to be slightly dirty. It is recommended that the work be cleaned. The lining is acidic and the stretcher is inappropriate, which can easily be reversed if required. However, the work can also be hung in its current state.
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.