Acquired by the parents of the present owner in the 1950s

The canvas is not lined. There is a thick layer of varnish through which the UV light cannot fully penetrate but there do appear to be some small vertical lines of retouching to the lower edge. There are some slightly raised lines of craquelure in places, mainly to the upper left corner and a small paint loss to the foliage near to the centre of the extreme left edge. The canvas is very slightly undulated in places and there is some minor paint shrinkage to some dark green pigments. Otherwise, this work is in overall good condition. Colours: fairly accurate in the printed catalogue, though slightly lighter overall in the original.
"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."