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Executed on buff colored wove paper that has been mounted to canvas. There are three half-inch repaired tears and one quarter-inch repaired tear along the bottom edge. There is a nailhead sized area of skinning to the sheet along the bottom edge. There is one half-inch repaired tear and one quarter-inch repaired tear to the left edge of the sheet. There is some minor hairline craquelure to the blue pigments of the sky of the upper register, and a few associated losses, potential due to frame abrasion, along the top edge. A light two-inch surface scratch in the upper right quadrant. Under UV inspection, there are areas of retouching in the upper left corner, along the right half of the top edge, the top half of the right edge, and a few other places along the edges. The work is in good condition.
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.