Edward Wadsworth, A.R.A.

Private Collection

STUDY FOR ARRIVAL: The board is sound. There is some minor dust and surface dirt with very minor spots of staining. There is a tiny possible surface scratch to the top of the shell, just above the daisy. This excepting the work appears in good overall condition. Ultraviolet light reveals no obvious signs of retouching. Held in a metal coloured frame with a white mount. PENCIL STUDY: Unexamined out of frame, the sheet appears sound. There is some discolouration to the bottom edge and a few specks of foxing and staining in the lower centre of the composition and in the upper left quadrant. This excepting the work appears in good overall condition. Housed behind glass in a stained wood frame and set within a dark card 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."

To be sold with a pencil drawing, squared for transfer, by the same hand, entitled Study for Rue Fontaine de Caylus, Marseilles.  The drawing is signed, inscribed Marseilles and dated 1924.

We are grateful to Jonathan Black for his kind assistance with the cataloguing of the present work.