Sale: Christie's, London, 26th June 2003, lot 376
Waterhouse & Dodd, London (purchased at the above sale)
Acquired from the above by the present owner

Executed on cream laid paper laid down on card and attached to the overmount with tape at the upper two corners. The sheet is lightly time-stained. All four edges of the sheet are deckled with intermittent paper losses and minor tears along the perimeter, not visible when framed. There is a repaired tear of approximately 5cm long to the upper part of the left edge, with another approximately 4cm long to the left part of the lower edge, and a third approximately 2cm long to the right part of the upper edge. There is a small hole towards the centre of the right edge. The colours are bright and 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."