Lucas van Uden

Jhr. Mr. Van der Does de Willebois, Teniersstraat 8, Amsterdam (according to an old label on the reverse).

"The following condition report has been provided by Henry Gentle, an independent restorer who is not an employee of Sotheby's. The panel is sound, although slightly bowed, with a flat and stable paint layer. Under U-V light can be seen minor retouchings to areas where slight abrasion has occurred e.g. in the sky and the more thinly painted areas where the more delicate paint layers have been compromised. Overall, the painting is in good condition with the delicate paint textures well preserved along with the glazes. The colours are fresh and saturate well. A slight tonal improvement would be achieved were the varnish removal. Offered in a black wood and gilt frame, with minor losses."
"This lot is offered for sale subject to Sotheby's Conditions of Business, which are available on request and printed in Sotheby's sale catalogues. The independent reports contained in this document are provided for prospective bidders' information only and without warranty by Sotheby's or the Seller."