"The following condition report has been provided by Henry Gentle, an independent restorer who is not an employee of Sotheby's. The painting is lined, the paint surface is generally in a stable condition but is raised with one or two areas of flaking. There are some restored losses to the edges of the painting and through the plinth. Under U-V light a scattering of retouchings can be seen through the reds and whites of the flowers. There is some slight abrasion to the glazes of the flowers but on the whole the painting is in a good condition with the impasto well preserved. A slight tonal improvement would be achieved by removing the varnish."
"This lot is offered for sale subject to Sotheby's Conditions of Business, which are available on request and printed in Sotheby's sale catalogues. The independent reports contained in this document are provided for prospective bidders' information only and without warranty by Sotheby's or the Seller."

This artist appears to be previously unrecorded.