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 small work is in beautiful condition. The panel on which it is painted is flat. The paint layer is cleaned and varnished. There has been no discoloration and the colors have remained true. In the dark colors in the lower left there are six small retouches and two in the dark cave in the lower right. There are two more small retouches in the lighter part of the cliff in the upper right. There is a thin diagonal scratch in the green hill beyond the figures measuring about ¼ inch long. There is one retouch in the upper center sky and another on the top edge in the upper right. These retouches are all minor and the work should be hung as is.
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.