The Master of San Miniato

Private Collection, Germany.

In good overall condition. The panel has been thinned and cradled. There is a 9 cm hairline crack running up from the centre of the bottom edge. The varnish is now very discoloured. The paint surface is generally well preserved, with only slight wear in the flesh tones, and some minor retouching, principally to old losses in the background upper centre.
"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 Nicoletta Pons for endorsing the attribution to the Master of San Miniato on the basis of photographs.