School of Jan Steen (Dutch, 1626-1679) Man Seated in a Caned Chair Smoking a Pipe Signed or inscribed "JSteen" u.r., inscribed "J Steen" on the reverse, identified on a presentation plaque. Oil on panel, 9 3/4 x 7 5/8 in. (25.0 x 19.5 cm), framed. Condition: Probable old retouch u.r., fine craquelure, heavily varnished. Provenance: The estate of George Way. Estimate $800-1,200 Framed dimensions are 14 3/8 x 12 1/4 x 1 5/8 in. Old unidentified Spanish auction label and a fragmentary label from Christie's affixed to the frame. RKD records indicate that this painting was in a Christie's auction in New York, January 12, 1994, as Lot No 209, and again on October 5, 1995 as Lot No. 115. Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.