Attributed to Juan Antonio de Frias y Escalante

Anonymous sale, New York, Sotheby's, 17 October 1997, lot 109;
There purchased by the present owner.

Moses Striking the Rock: The canvas is lined. The surface is in generally good condition aside from some pressed craquelure; scattered pinpoint losses; slight abrasions and somewhat dirty varnish. Inspection under UV reveals that most of the sky has been retouched, and there are large areas of inpainting in the figures and landscape. The Drunkenness of Noah: The canvas is lined. The surface has apparent craquelure, a dirty vanish that appears to have darkened slightly over time; and scattered losses upper right corner and bottom edge. Inspection under UV reveals that most of the sky has been retouched, and there are large areas in inpainting in the figures and in the tree on the right. Both works are offered unframed.
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.