Jan Frans van Bloemen, dit l'Orizzonte

Collection de Earl of Lindsay, Kilconquhar House, Fife avant 1895;
Vente Eudoxie, countess of Lindsay, Chrisite's, Londres, 9 mars 1895, lot 120 (comme Orizonti);
Acquis à cette vente par Rutley (selon une inscription manuscrite sur le catalogue de la vente);
Collection Adam Goudstikker, n°1248;
Vente n° 28 de la collection Goudstikker,Schilderkundig Genootschap Pulchri Studio, La Haye, 20 novembre 1924, lots 24 ou 25 (comme Charles Antoine Coypel);
Vente de la collection Goudstikker, Grand Hôtel de Roubaix, 5-17 novembre 1926, lot 7 ou 8 (comme Antoine Charles Coypel);
Acquit à cette vente par le grand-père de l'actuel propriétaire

The painting is in overall good condition. There is a very small lack (the size of a pinehole) at the left of the seated character. The painting is under an old varnish slightly dirty. Under UV lamp: There is a retouch along the frame in the lower part, a little dot of retouching in the foliage under the character wearing blue. Some very small dots of retouching scattered in the sky.
"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."