Circle of Jacob Ochtervelt

"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.
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The painting follows the composition of Ochtervelt's signed and dated original sold London, Christie's, 9 July 1999, lot 166 (see S. D. Kuretsky, The Paintings of Jacob Ochtervelt (1634-1682), Oxford 1979, p. 91, cat. no. 91, reproduced p.171, fig. 102).