Jan Brueghel le Jeune

A l'oeil nu, le tableau apparaît dans un état de conservation très satisfaisant. Il est peint sur un panneau de chêne constitué d'une planche non parquetée. Le panneau est parfaitement droit droit et on ne remarque aucun soulèvement. Le tableau a fait l'objet d'un nettoyage récent et très bien réalisé. On ne remarque pas de restauration à l'oeil nu. A la lampe UV : le tableau apparaît sous un vernis vert non uniforme partiellement nettoyé dans la partie du ciel. On remarque des restaurations sur le bord supérieur vers le coin droit. To the naked eye : the painting is in a quite good overall condition. It is painted on a oak tree board, uncradled. The board is perfectly straight and we cannot see any lift of paint surface. The painting has been recently cleaned. We cannot see any restoration to the naked eye. Under the UV light : the painting is under an uneven varnish, partly cleaned in the sky. We can see some restoration around the upper right corner.
"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."