Follower of Jakob Ferdinand Saeys

Both canvasses have a firm old relining. The paint surface is in good condition, covered by a thick layer of dirt. Inspection under ultraviolet light shows in the first canvas, small retouchings in the sky, a repair to a horizontal tear upper right measuring 20 cm and a repair to a D-shaped tear lower right measuring 7 x 3 cm. In the second canvas, UV light shows very small minor retouchings throughout, as well as a 6 cm. U-shaped tear lower left corner, a vertical 9 cm. and vertical 26 cm. tear lower right, and a 10 cm. diagonal tear upper right. All are barely visible to the naked eye. The pair are offered in matching simple wooden frames with a gilt sight edges, each with four small drilled holes for hanging, but otherwise in good condition. For all sales which take place on or after 1 February 2015, please note that the rate of buyer's premium for each lot (charged as a percentage of the hammer price achieved for that lot) has been revised and shall be calculated at the thresholds set out below: Buyer's premium is 25% of the hammer price up to and including £100,000; Buyer's premium is 20% of the hammer price on any amount in excess of £100, 000 up to and including £1,800,000; Buyer's premium is 12% of the hammer price on any amount in excess of £1,800,000. As stated above, the revised thresholds are effective as of 1 February 2015.
"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."