Aniello Falcone

Painting relined and pressed and uneven as a result. Under an old uneven glossy varnish. In the upper right side there are three small rough raised areas, which appear to be restorations of old punctures. Ultraviolet reveals aforementioned restorations and other restorations scattered here and there throughout. The thick uneven varnish makes it difficult to determine the full extent of retouches and restorations. Despite the overall condition, this picture clearly has passages that are free and course and well-retained (for example, in the horse's face). There is a lot of good original material here for a careful restoration to really improve the painting. In a carved wood frame.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Anonymous sale, New York, Sotheby Parke Bernet, Inc., January 9, 1980, lot 7, there purchased by the present collector.