Anonymous sale, London, Christie's, 17th May 1968, lot 7, as 'C. Netscher' (for 990 gns. to Neame);
Anonymous sale, Lond🅰on, Christie's, 23rd November 1984, lot 69 (bt. for £10,000)

STRUCTURE The canvas has been lined. There is one small patch, lower left, verso, with corresponds to some minor retouching mentioned below. PAINT SURFACE The painting appears to be in very good condition. There is no apparent damage or loss of paint except for a minor repaired tear measuring approx. 1cm. by 1cm. in the lower centre, parallel with the sitter's knee and visible only in a raking light. There is a very minor, superficial scratch on the right hand side, in the background. ULTRAVIOLET Examination under ultraviolet light reveals minor retouching to the tear mentioned above, as well as scattered minor retouching overall in the background, and strengthening to the costume. There is a thin, discoloured and opaque varnish overall, and the flesh tones appear to be largely untouched. FRAME Held in a gilded wooden frame. To speak to a specialist about this lot please contact Julian Gascoigne on +44 (0)207 293 5482, or at julian.gascoigne@laitexier.com, or Ludo Shaw Stewart on +44 (0)207 293 5816, or at ludovic.shawstewart@laitexier.com.
"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.
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