NICOLAS LAGNEAU | ELDERLY WOMAN COUNTING MONEY

NICOLAS LAGNEAU
active circa 1590 - 1630
ELDERLY WOMAN COUNTING MONEY

Black, red and white chalk, on buff paper
399 by 260 mm; 15½ by 10¼ in

Condition Report:
Window mounted. Some abrasion, staining and minor losses along top and left edges and lower right corner. Diagonal repaired tear towards upper right. Some light surface dirt, but chalk generally in good condition. Sold in a modern gilded 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:
With M. de Beer, London;

sale, London, Sotheby's, 13 December 1973, lot 27 (sold on behalf of the Sue Ryder Foundation);

sale London, Christie's, 3 April 1984, lot 73;

with Gebr. Douwes Fine Art, Amsterdam;

Private Collection