Joseph Denovan Adam

The canvas has been lined. There are some minor signs of craquelure to the paint surface and some light stretcher marks in places. There are some extremely minor flecks of paint loss to one or two areas of the sky visible on very close inspection. There is some minor surface dirt. and a discoloured varnish to the surface. Otherwise in good condition. Ultraviolet light revels an area of retouching towards the left hand edge corresponding to a stretcher mark. There are some further scattered spots of cosmetic retouching in the sky area, to the water and some minor spots elsewhere. Held in a decorative gold painted frame with some minor losses to the moulding at the extreme edges.
"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."