Reynier de la Haye

With Rafael Valls, London, 1985;
Anonymous sale, New York, Sotheby's, 7 November 1985, lot 140;
There purchased by the present owner. 

The panel is flat, cradled on the reverse, and appears to made up of a single, unbeveled board. There is a very fine crack running vertically from the upper edge at right, approximately 2 in. in length and a very minor loss to the background below the chair at left. The paint surface is good overall with beautifully preserved detail in the figure and dog. The background is a little worn and the finials of the bed at right are somewhat abraded. Inspection under UV reveals scattered feathered retouching in the background and red curtain and strengthening to the strings and neck of the lute, the figure however appears to be largely untouched. Offered unframed.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.