Edwin Harris

STRUCTURE This picture is unlined an in good condition. The colours are strong and the paint surface appears stable throughout. There is no visible craquelure. The picture may benefit from a light clean. UNDER ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT This picture has an opaque varnish which makes it difficult to read. There are certainly areas of retouching to the bottom of the girl's basket and minor flecked retouchings to her apron skirt. There is also an area of retouching running horizontally across the canvas in the lower portion which appears to have been made to cracks formed by the lower stretcher pushing against the canvas from the reverse. There are also other minor retouchings elsewhere but none of these retouchings are excessive. FRAME This picture is contained in a moulded plaster frame (in good 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."