Richard Lin

Sale, Sotheby's Olympia, 7th September 2006, lot 188, where acquired by the present owner

Unexamined out of the frame. The sheet has been laid down to the backing board. There are creases in the upper right and both lower corners. There is a small crease and a very small light scratch close to the lower edge in the lower right quadrant. There are two handling marks to the upper part of the left vertical edge, and one very small nick to the extreme of the lower left vertical edge of the sheet, that may be inherent to the artist's materials. There is a very light scuff to the upper horizontal edge of the sheet. There are scattered specks of surface dirt and matter to the lower section of the work. Subject to the above the work is in very good overall condition. The work is float mounted onto a linen covered backing board and held within a simple gilt frame under glass. 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."