Sir David Muirhead Bone, H.R.S.A., H.R.W.S.

Mercury Gallery, London, where purchased by Lady Scott, 29 January 1974 for £90

STRUCTURE The work is on wove paper which has not been laid down. The sheet is attached to the mount by two pieces of tape in the upper left and right corners. The left edge of the sheet is quite rough and dirty, and small sections of the edge have been torn, although this is disguised by the mount. The sheet undulates slightly across the surface. The sheet has been light stained. SURFACE The surface of the sheet is in good overall condition. FRAME Held under glass and presented within a cream mount in a gilded rectilinear 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."

This is a late work in which the artist vividly and rapidly captures the essence of this busy Sussex town. The drawing is now highly evocative of times past, when motor cars were few and county towns blissfully empty of endless signs.