Sale: Christie's, London, April 6, 2001, lot 446
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner

Pen and ink on cream-colored card. Sheet is held in a window mat by tabs at all four corners. There is tape residue along the top and bottom edges of the card outside the image area. There are scattered studio stains in the margins, including a fingerprint. Through the recto and verso of the sheet there are scattered studio stains, indications of tape residue, and several inscriptions. The area of the image visible through the window mat is somewhat time darkened and a mat stain is visible near the perimeter of the image. Line is extremely strong and the work is in good condition overall.
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.

The present work is an illustration for the first chapter of Wine, Women and Words by Billy Rose, New York, 1948.