Pieter Tillemans

With Frost & Reed, London;
The Grove, Florida.

The picture is lighter in tone and fresher in colour than the catalogue illustration would suggest. The canvas has been lined and the paint has been slightly flattened as a result. The paint surface otherwise appears to be in good overall condition with no apparent areas of damage or loss of paint visible to the naked eye. Examination under ultraviolet reveals scattered cosmetic retouching throughout the sky, predominantly to the areas that have suffered as a result of relining. There is also scattered retouching to the canvas edges. The middle ground appears to be for the most part untouched apart from some retouching to the decoration on the back turned boat and strengthening around the contours of the flags and rigging as one might expect. Offered in a gilt wood and plaster frame in very good condition.
"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."