Entourage de Pieter Coecke van Aelst

Good overall condition. Panel is composed of two non parquet pieces, non reinforced and perfectly joined. The paint is beginning to lift a little bit, with just a few paint losses, in the upper part above the crown held by the angel and in the lower left corner in the pedestal. There is a nice uniform cracks network visible to the naked eye. Under ultraviolet light: Some traces of an old varnish. There is a vertical restoration going from the mouth of the Child to his right leg, along the separation of the two boards (20 cm). We also note a slight retouche in the angel's right leg.
"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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Notre tableau est une reprise d'une composition de Pieter Coecke van Aelst conservée dans la collection Joly à Bruges en 1966 (voir G. Marlier, La Renaissance flamande, Pierre Coeck d'Alost, Bruxelles, 1966, p. 239, reproduit fig. 179).