Sven Berlin, by whom gifted to J. P. Hodin in the 1950s, and thence by descent
Sale, Bonham's London, 2nd July 2002, lot 57
White Space Art Gallery, Totnes, where acquired by the present owner

Not viewed out of the frame. The card undulates slightly but otherwise appears sound. There is a small tear to the card measuring approximately 1cm towards the centre of the upper horizontal edge. There are two incised lines running the length of the upper horizontal edge, and some traces of old adhesive above, thought to be inkeeping with the artist's working method. There are some scattered spots of staining and surface dirt across the work, most apparent in the bottom left corner. The sheet appears to have discoloured slightly. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in very good overall condition. The work is window-mounted and presented between glass, so that both the front and the reverse of the card is visible, housed in a simple wooden frame. Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
"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."

We are grateful to Jovan Nicholson for his kind assistance with the cataloguing of the present work.