Eliot Hodgkin

Mr Peter Foster
His sale, Cheffins Cambridge, 10th June 2010, lot 518A
Dickinson, London, where acquired by the current owner

Not viewed out of the frame. The board appears sound. There appears to be some slight residue around the extreme edges of the board, and some very minor discolouration at the upper and lower horizontal edges, most probably in line with a previous frame. There is some light surface dirt across the work. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in very good overall condition. Ultraviolet light reveals no obvious signs of fluorescence or retouching. The work is framed and glazed, floated in a limed wooden frame with painted wooden slip. Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 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."

We are grateful to Mark Hodgkin for his kind assistance with the cataloguing of the present work.