George Du Maurier.

110 by 200mm., brown ink drawing, unsigned, caption below mount, mounted, framed and glazed, some browning

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
"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."

Thought to be a cartoon for Punch magazine (appearance untraced). As noted in the Dictionary of National Biography (Smith, Elder and Co., 1901), 'Whitby was to become in later years a special haunt of du Maurier, and its ways and doings to appear in delightful fashion in Punch.'

An unfinished pencil sketch of two rowers in a boat features on the reverse of the ink drawing.