Circle of Willem Claesz. Heda

"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 made up of three planks(2 joins) in good condition with a stable paint layer. The wood grain is dominant in places and so has been reduced e.g. the white tablecloth and the nautilus shell. The shadows cast by the lemon and the nuts on the plate have also been augmented . Apart from a minor scattering of retouchings elsewhere the painting is in a good condition with a tonal improvement to be achieved by the removal of the varnish. Offered in a gilt and plain wood frame, good condition."
"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, nearly identical, version of this composition was sold, London, Christie's, 4 May 1979, lot 114, for £10,000, as by Gerrit Willemsz. Heda.