Flemish, 17th century

inscribed: IRPO in black ink on the underside

Emma Budge, Hamburg, by 1925;
Her forced sale Die Sammlung Frau Emma Budge, Hamburg, Berlin, Paul Graupe, 27-29 September 1937, lot 83;
purchased by Ernest and Martha Silten-Friedberg, Berlin;
by descent to Gabrielle S. Silten;
her gift to The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens, 2007 (acc. no. 2007.17.2);
Restituted to the heirs of Emma Budge in 2009

K. Pechstein, Wood carvings from the collection of Ernest and Martha Silten-Friedberg, Berlin, Nuremberg, 1979, no. 2

Overall the condition of the boxwood is very good. There is some minor wear and dirt to the surface consistent with age. There is some minor stable splitting consistent with material. There are a few minor losses, including to the child's proper left hand, the drapery in the proper left hand of Mary and a tooth in the dragon's mouth. There is a small area of abbrasion to the child's head.
"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."