Alan Davie

Sale, Christie's London, 25th November 1993, lot 156A (as Untitled), where acquired by David Bowie

The board is sound. There are small flecks of loss around the extreme edges of the board, and the corners are slightly rounded with associated loss to the paint, not visible in the present frame. There are Artist's nailheads in all four corners, as well as in isolated areas along the extreme edges. There are very fine lines of craquelure to the thicker areas of white pigment, only visible upon close inspection. There are a few areas of reticulation to isolated areas of the composition. There is a light layer of surface dirt to the work. Subject to the above the work is in excellent overall condition. Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals no obvious signs of restoration or retouching. The work is held within and simple white painted wood frame with a gilt lining. 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."