With Derek Johns, Ltd, London as "School of Schwedt".

"The following condition report has been provided by Henry Gentle, an independent restorer who is not an employee of Sotheby's. The canvas is unlined , has reinforced tacking edges and a horizontal seam. The paint surface is mostly sound but raised with some instability between the boy and the dog. Under U-V light can be seen retouchings to the pillar , on the right hand side, to the dog , the trousers of the boy and some areas of the foreground. Some pale shrinkage cracking has also been reduced. The varnish is discoloured and a tonal difference would be achieved with its removal. Overall, the painting is in a good condition. Gilt wood moulded frame, some chips."
"This lot is offered for sale subject to Sotheby's Conditions of Business, which are available on request and printed in Sotheby's sale catalogues. The independent reports contained in this document are provided for prospective bidders' information only and without warranty by Sotheby's or the Seller."

The Schloss at Schwedt was the seat of the Brandenburg-Schwedt line of the Hohenzollern family until 1788, when it reverted to the Kings of Prussia.