Private Collection, New Jersey
Acquired by the present owner from the above, 2006

The following report has been prepared by Simon Parkes Art Conservation: This painting has been recently restored. The canvas has been lined with a non-acidic reversible adhesive (Beva-371) and the tacking edges are all intact. The paint layer retains its original texture and there is no abrasion to even the finest details of the work. The reasons for the lining are two structural damages in the sky – one is a 2 inch long horizontal break in the upper right and the other is an approximately 2 1/2 inch vertical. There is another spot of loss between these two breaks and there are 3 or 4 small restorations in the water in the lower right. Apart from a couple of tiny random spots elsewhere there is no other restoration. The restoration is well-matched and successful and this painting should be hung in its current condition.
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 most likely depicts Robbin's Reef Lighthouse, located in New York Harbor.