On stable panel; under UV: heavy varnish fluoresces, dots of inpainting to darkest central horse and to rump of horse seen from behind, to black dog and through sleigh, inpainting to skating figure's pants and in ice to his left, 1 ½ diameter area of inpainting in upper left sky, areas of inpainting to sky, and dots and dashes to building and ice.
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.