Graham Sutherland, O.M.

Acquired directly from the Artist by the previous owner
Their sale, Bonham's London, 30th June 2010, lot 42, where acquired by the present owner

The sheet is sound. It has not been laid down but adhered to card with two small strips of adhesive tape on the upper edge. The edges are uneven and slightly worn. There is a crease running diaganolly across the upper third of the sheet and a minor crease in the upper right corner and by the centre of the left edge. There are two or three very faint and small spots of staining near the centre of the composition and some scattered handling marks; otherwise the work appears in good overall condition. Held under glass in a silver stained wood frame with a pale blue coloured wooden mount. Please telephone the department on 0207 293 6424 if you have any questions about 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."

The present work is to be sold with a certificate of authenticity from Kathleen Sutherland dated 7th February 1981.