Sale: Lempertz, Cologne,  December 1969, lot 4846
Sale: Christie's, London, 29th November 1988, lot 370

Executed on Japan paper, not laid down, and attached to the mount at the upper two and lower right corners and in one place along the lower edge. The sheet is slightly timestained and there are three squares of staining along the lower edge due to previous mounting and some further small spots of staining in places. There is some minor creasing to the right part of the upper edge and a few further creases within the composition.There is a small hole to the lower left corner and a small repaired tear to the upper left corner. The edges are very slightly unevenly cut. Otherwise this work is in overall fairly good 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. 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."