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

P. & D. Colnaghi & Co., London, where bought by Sir David Scott in December 1960 for £18

London, Arts Council of Great Britain, Drawings and Dry-points by Sir Muirhead Bone 1876-1953, 1955, no. 7

STRUCTURE The work is on wove paper which has been laid down. There are a few tiny abrasions to the surface of the sheet, particularly along the upper edge. The left and right edges of the sheet have been slightly stained by the mount. SURFACE The surface of the sheet is in good overall condition. FRAME Held under glass and presented within a cream mount in a simple wooden 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."

Here he captures the Royal Mile, with its grand set pieces of ecclesiastical architecture rearing above the high sixteenth century tenements.  It is so typical of his work that he should have included a building under scaffolding, which allows him an almost Piranesian flight of fantasy.