Circle of Lavinia Fontana

Anonymous sale, London, Christie's, 3 April 1958, lot 157, for £75 to Barclay;
Anonymous sale, New York, Sotheby's, 21 October 1988, lot 73A, where acquired by the present owner.

"The following condition report has been provided by Henry Gentle, an independent restorer who is not an employee of Sotheby's. The soft wood panel has a horizontal tapering batten support. There has been some previous worm damage to the reverse, restored. There is a 20cm split upper right which has been restored but is unstable . the paint surface is sound. Under U-V light a small scattering of retouchings can be seen in the dark background and the face of the sitter a result of worm damage . Removal of the discoloured varnish would lead to tonal enhancement."
"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."