Joe Tilson, R.A.

Marlborough Fine Art, London
Sale, Sotheby's London, 8th March 1995, lot 268, where acquired by David Bowie

The structure is sound. There are some fine cracks to the work, in line with the grain of the wood. There are nail heads apparent at both of the vertical painted sides of the work, and there are some associated lines of cracking and paint loss. There are some small areas of rubbing at the extreme protruding edges of the work, with associated small flecks of loss. There is a small loss to the wood at the upper edge of the work, and there is a scratch with some associated loss to the middle painted protruding element. There is a shallow indentation to the uppermost metal element and two or three light scratches and some light scuffing to the other metal elements. There is some surface dirt and studio detritus to the work in places. Subject to the above the work is in good overall condition. The work is attached to a metal base with two screws. 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 the Artist for his kind assistance with the cataloguing of the present work.