Acquired directly from the Artist by the previous owner
Their🐈 sale, Bonham's London, 30th June 2010, lot 37, where acquired by the present owner

The sheet is sound. It is not laid down but adhered to the backboard with two strips of adhesive tape on the upper edge. There are two faint horizontal creases running across the lower half of the sheet, and two diaganol creases running across the lower left corner. The paper has slightly discoloured, notably to the edges; otherwise the work appears in good overall condition. Held under glass in a dark stained box frame with a lime green linen mount. Please telephone the department on 0207 293 6424 if you have any questions about 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."

The present work is to be sold with a certificate of authenticity from Kathleen Sutherland dated 11th October 1981.