Ferdinand van Kessel the Elder

Dr. Max Wasserman collection;
His sale, Paris, Palais Galliéra, 26-27 November 1967, lot 20, as 'Attributed to Jan van Kessel';
With Brian Koetser, London, 1968;
Anonymous sale, London, Christie's, 26 July 1968, lot 142, as 'J. van Kessel', for 900 guineas, where acquired by the present owner.

London, Brian Koetser Gallery, March-June 1968, no. 29;
Wiesbaden, Museum, 5 Sammler- 5 Meinungen, 8 April - 27 May 1973 (as 'Jan van Kessel').

"The following condition report has been provided by Henry Gentle, an independent restorer who is not an employee of Sotheby's. The oak panel is rigidly cradled and there are horizontal splits appearing on the centre left, 5cm, and on the right, 3cm. Otherwise, the panel is flat and secure. There are some restored losses along the bottom edge, 3 or 4 other minor restorations and the remains of an older discoloured varnish, not previously removed. Overall, the painting is in a very good original and well preserved condition. The varnish is discoloured and its removal would improve the tonality. Offered in a modern carved gilt and painted frame, with some losses."
"This lot is offered for sale subject to Sotheby's Conditions of Business, which are available on request and printed in Sotheby's sale catalogues. The independent reports contained in this document are provided for prospective bidders' information only and without warranty by Sotheby's or the Seller."

Another version of this composition, also given to Ferdinand van Kessel, was sold New York, Sotheby's, 14 January 1988, lot 84.