J. Leger & Son, London, where acquired by the previous owner, circa 1960, and thence by descent to the present owners

Leger Galleries, London, Watercolours and Drawings by William and Mary Scott, 4th - 29th December 1945, cat. no.36.

The sheet appears sound. The sheet is attached to the mount with tape around the edges but is not laid down. The sheet is slightly cockled. The upper edge of the sheet is deckled and there are some pinholes around the edges of the sheet, not visible in the present mount. There is a spot of foxing and some light surface scuffs apparent in the lower right quadrant. There are a few small specks of studio detritus, including to the centre of the street, and a further small spot of possible staining to the centre of the sky. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in very good overall condition. The work is window mounted and presented 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."

The present work is registered with the William Scott Archive as no.860.