ADRIAEN VAN DER WERFF | 'THE AMOROUS SHEPHERD'

ADRIAEN VAN DER WERFF
Kralingen-Ambacht 1659 - 1722 Rotterdam '
'THE AMOROUS SHEPHERD'

Red chalk, within brown ink framing lines;
signed, bottom centre: van der Werff
394 by 297 mm; 15½ by 11¾ in

Condition Report:
Overall condition good and fresh. One or two very minor thin spots, particularly at left edge, but no other obvious problems. Window mounted, and sold in a decorative, faux-tortoiseshell frame.

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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Provenance:
Sale, New York, Sotheby's, 25 January 2012, lot 149