Circle of Luis de Morales

The panel has a curved split down the middle and has been glued back together. The split has been re-painted but is visible to the naked eye. The panel has warped slightly and is now slightly concave. There is a very small chip on the lower left edge 6 cm. from the bottom and 1 cm. long. Re-touching has been carried out extensively on three areas. The lower right, lower left and upper right. The blood at the top of the forehead and running down the temple has also been re-painted. A small part of the bottom of the beard and a portion of the lower neck have had some slight touching up. There is a considerable crack on the verso at the lower left. It has been patched with some gauze and plaster of paris.
"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."