Follower of Pieter Pietersz. Lastman

Anonymous sale, New York, Reese Palley Inc., 18 January 1963, lot 85, as Pieter Lastman.

The panel has been cradled to the reverse, making it difficult to determine whether the two horizontal lines on the front, one approximately 10 cm from the upper edge and the other approximately 20 cm from the lower edge, are splits or joins. Along the former the paint has started to lift and on the right of this split/join the paint is coming off. There are other losses which are visible in the catalogue illustration. Scattered retouchings are visible to the naked eye, in particular in the areas of paint loss, and these are confirmed under UV light. The painting is a little dirty. Offered in a gilt wood frame with some knocks.
"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."