Florentine School, second quarter of the 17th century

"The following condition report has been provided by Henry Gentle, an independent restorer who is not an employee of Sotheby's. The original canvas is lined, a diagonal tear , upper right, has been consolidated and restored. The paint surface is raised and a little unstable in places. Under U-V light augmentation to the Saint's hair , the outline of the robe and the serpent can be seen. There is canvas texture showing through thin background paint. The varnish is very discoloured."
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