Sale, Christie's South Kensington, 14th October 2004, lot 107, where acquired by the present owner

The work is attached to the over mount with masking tape on all four sides, and this tape reinforces an older masking tape that attached the work just at the corners. The tape exhibits foxing, and there are isolated spots of foxing on the sheet, some visible recto at the bottom edge. The sheet shows skinning (verso), visible top left (recto) from previous mounting. There is a small tear, to the top right corner, probably caused by an equivalent previous mounting. There is a hard, diagonal crease to the top right corner, with associated soft handling creases. There may be staining to the extreme edges of the sheet due to the present over mount but these are not visible without detaching the sheet. The work is window mounted and housed in a painted wooden frame, held 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."