Sale: Sotheby’s, London, 27th June 1984, lot 345
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner

Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down and hinged to the mount in two places along the upper edge. The edges are deckled and the sheet is slightly time stained. There are a few tiny, scattered spots of foxing. There is a small repaired hole to the lower right quadrant and there are spots of light surface abrasion along the extreme edges. There are fine lines of craquelure and some spots of paint loss to the thicker, white pigment in the cloud . This work is in overall 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."