Anonymous sale ("Property of a Long Island Private Collection"), New York, Sotheby's, May 20, 1993, lot 38.

The following condition report has been provided by Simon Parkes of Simon Parkes Art Conservation, Inc. 502 East 74th St. New York, NY 212-734-3920, simonparkes@msn.com , an independent restorer who is not an employee of Sotheby's. This canvas was lined roughly fifty years ago. At that time the painting was cleaned, retouched and varnished. The condition of the paint layer is not particularly good. There is a good deal of abrasion and retouching in the lighter colors in the background and the figure. There appear to be few retouches in the still life of the flowers but the paint layer is quite flattened as a result of the previous restorations. Despite the uneven condition, the retouches are good. The varnish is soft and can be dressed up slightly but the picture is more or less ready to be hung as is.
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.

The present picture is closely related to a work by Linard in a private collection, Paris, which is reproduced in Michel Faré, Le Grand Siècle de la Nature Morte en France, Le XVIIe Siècle, 1974, p. 22.