Anglo-Chinese School

THE WHAMPOA ANCHORAGE STRUCTURE The canvas has been relined. PAINT SURFACE The paint surface has some ingrained dirt as well as traces of a craquelure pattern, particularly in the sky; otherwise sound. ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT UV light reveals patches of retouching in the sky and a section of over painting to an old repair, lower left.; also retouching to frame abrasions in the upper half of the work. FRAME Held in a plain plaster gilt frame with some loss to moldings. THE PRAYA GRANDE STRUCTURE The canvas has been relined. PAINT SURFACE The paint surface is clean with traces of a craquelure pattern which is entirely stable. ULTRAVIOLET UV reveals a few spots of retouching in the sky, upper left and some further retouching to frame abrasions. FRAME Held in a plaster gilt frame with some chips to the mouldings.
"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 with The Praya Grande by another hand