Jacobus Levecq

With Central Picture Galleries, New York;
George Encil, Vienna and the Bahamas.

W. Sumowski, Gemälde der Rembrandt-Schüler, vol. V, Landau 1983, p. 3108, no. 2120b, reproduced p. 3265;
W. Sumowski in Experiences and Adventures of a Collector, Paris 1989, pp. 128-9.

The canvas has been fairly recently relined. The paint surface is in satisfactory condition, if a little pressed. There is a restored damage on the piece of paper and a cluster of small restorations down the right hand margin. There is a small restored damage beneath the sitter's right eye and some small retouchings to the rest of his face and hand.
"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."

The same sitter is depicted in the signed and dated painting of 1654 at Polesden Lacey, Surrey.¹

1. See Sumowski, under Literature, vol. III, 1983, pp. 1746, 1749, no. 1163.