The following condition report has been provided by Simon Parkes of Simon Parkes Art Conservation, Inc. 502 East 74th St. New York, NY 212-734-3920, simonparkes@msn.com, an independent restorer who is not an employee of Sotheby's. This painting was probably lined about twenty years ago. The surface is very highly textured. Some cracking has developed, some of which has been retouched in the lower right and the center left. If the work were cleaned and retouched a bit more accurately, the picture would benefit, but the condition is very good.
"This lot is offered for sale subject to Sotheby's Conditions of Business, which are available on request and printed in Sotheby's sale catalogues. The independent reports contained in this document are provided for prospective bidders' information only and without warranty by Sotheby's or the Seller."

Please see catalogue note for the previous lot.