Paul Feiler

Sale, Sotheby's London, 22nd June 1994, lot 174, where acquired by David Bowie

Unexamined out of the frame. The board appears sound. There are a few small areas of loss along the extreme edges and to the corners, and there are a few small nail heads visible along the extreme upper edge and to the upper left and right corners. There are a few very fine lines of craquelure, including to the extreme edges, and a few small areas of very fine reticulation, including to the dark brown pigment at the centre and a small vertical area to the white pigment in the lower left quadrant. There is some light surface dirt and there are some specks of staining apparent in the lower right quadrant. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in very good overall condition. Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals a few areas of fluorescence to some of the white pigment thought to be in keeping with the artist's materials. The work is floated within a white wooden frame. 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."