John Craxton, R.A.

Christopher Hull Gallery, London, where acquired by the present owner in 1985

London, Christopher Hull Gallery, John Craxton: An Exhibition of Paintings and Drawings 1980 - 1985, 13th June - 6th July 1985, cat. no.15, illustrated p.14.

The sheet is sound and laid down on canvas. The upper right corner of the sheet is lifting slightly and there is a very tiny surface abrasion to the centre of the upper edge. There is an old minor surface scratch to the man on the left's arm, which appears to have occurred while in the artist's studio. There are a few other scratches across the surface which appear to be the work of the artist and are inherent to the piece. There are a few scattered media marks and the surface is slightly dirty. Generally the work is in good original condition. Ultraviolet light reveals pigments which fluoresce that are the hand of the artist. Held in a stained wood frame with a canvas inset. Please telephone the department on 020 7293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
"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."