Bernard Jacobson Gallery, London, where acquired by David Bowie

The sheet has three perforations along the left vertical edge and an Artist's pin hole in the bottom right corner. There are a few tiny losses to the sheet at the lower left and lower right corners. There is cockling to the sheet. There is a tiny flake of loss to an area of thick oil in the upper left quadrant. There are one or two tiny scuffs to the sheet, in keeping with the Artist's working method. Subject to the above the work is in excellent overall condition. The work is held in a painted wood frame under glass. 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 Martin Lanyon and Toby Treves for their kind assistance with the cataloguing of the present work.

Sold together with a letter from the Artist's wife.