Workshop of Andrea di Bartolo

The figures of the two saints are dirty and in good original condition with some minor scattered retouching work. The punch marked halos, cuffs and collars of both saints also appear to be original. In both panels the surrounding gold with the dotted punch marks is a later addition, it seems that the figures once had integral frames which have since been shaved off, exposing the wood beneath which was then gilded and dotted to appear uniform with the saints and their halos. The right hand panel has a horizontal strip of wood approx 1 cm wide added to the top and a second vertical strip approx 0.5 cm added to the left hand edge. These two separate panels have been set into a later arched wooden frame with some knocks and placed in a larger stained wooden frame with a glass front.
"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."

We are grateful to Professor Boskovits for proposing an attribution to the workshop of Andrea di Bartolo on the basis of photographs.