Charles McAuley, 1910 - 1999

John Magee, Limited, Belfast

The board is stable. There is some minor frame rubbing to the top part of the right edge and in places to the bottom left corner and edge. Ultra violet light reveals significant areas of repainting to the upper section of the sky and sea and some further retouching to an area in the right foreground section. Held in a simple grey frame. Landscape With Church: The panel is slightly bowed. There are several horizontal cracks throughout the panel. There is some wear in the lower left corner. There is a spot of surface dirt towards the centre of the top edge. This work is in fair condition. There appears to be no retouching under ultra violet light. Held in a simple wooden frame.
"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."

To be sold together with Landscape With Church, signed, oil on panel, by the same hand.