Attribué à Wenceslaus Peter

To the naked eye: The painting appears in good condition. It is still on its original canvas. We notice a light trace of the mark of the stretcher near the edges, as well as some little scratches on the foliage in the sky on the centre. Under U.V. light: The painting appears under a green uniform varnish. We notice a 6 cm. restoration on the bird’s neck, as well as another on the foliage up in the middle. We also notice some small dots of restoration on the middle of the dog’s body.
"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."