Dutch School, early 17th Century

S. Coningsby Sibthorpe, Sudbrook, Holme, Lincolnshire;
sale, London, Sotheby's, 26 February 1922, lot 221;
Purchased in 1922

Laid down on paper. There is a vertical crease to the right half of the sheet and the upper and lower right corners have been made up. There is some very minor discoloration to the sheet, but the medium is otherwise in predominantly good condition throughout.
"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."

Though previously thought to be by an artist in the circle of Hans Bol, this drawing seems a little later, and possibly from the northern, rather than southern, Netherlands.  There are some similarities with drawings by Jacob Savery.