Sidney Richard Percy

The canvas has been lined. There is a tiny fleck of paint loss just lower left of centre. There is craquelure to the paint surface and a suggestion of some very minor paint shrinkage in places. There are two old repaired tears to the lower central section with resulting craquelure. There are some suggestions of further old repaired damage to the lower left section. There is surface dirt and a discoloured varnish to the work. Ultraviolet light reveals some retouching to the central section in places, particularly to the repaired damages and elsewhere although a thick and uneven varnish prevents a more conclusive examination. Held in a decorative gold painted frame in fair condition.
"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."