The sheet is adhered to the mount with conservation corner mounts. The sheet has been slightly unevenly cut at the upper and lower edges. The sheet undulates slightly. There is an Artist's pinhead to the centre of the upper edge. There are a few scattered areas of fine lines of craquelure to the gouache in places, with one or two possible flecks of loss visible in places. There is possible rubbing to the black pigment to the left edge below centre. There is a fingerprint to the lower edge. There are one or two instances of accretions, a few small flecks of studio matter and some possible light surface dust in places. This excepting, the work appears in good overall condition. The work is floated and held behind glass in a 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."