Florentine School, 16th Century

Baron Barrymore, with associated mount and drystamp: M.C. / E. / 37.,
his sale, London, Sotheby's, 21 June 1933, part of lot 7

Laid down on an old mount. There are two brown stains to the sheet, the first to the face of the Madonna and the second in the lower right corner. There is a further small stain to the upper left corner of the sheet and a possible abrasion to the lower right edge. The work is in otherwise good condition with the medium strong throughout.
"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."