Sale: Doyle, New York, 22nd May 2001, lot 197
Sale: Christie's, London, 5th February 2002, lot 152
Sale: Christie's, London, 4th February 2003, lot 279
Waterhouse & Dodd, London (purchased at the above sale)
Acquired from the above by the present owner

Oil on paper laid down on canvas. UV examination reveals a few small areas of retouching to the lower right corner, below the signature, there is a possible repair with associated retouching to an area 3 by 2cm to the lower left corner. There is some further minor lines of retouching to the lower centre edge, a small area of scattered retouching above the oranges and the corners, all visible under the UV light. There is some minor paint lifting near the lower edge, and a further line of lifting to the glass. 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."