Ecole Italienne vers 1700

A l'œil nu : Le tableau est dans un état de conservation peu satisfaisant. Il est peint sur une plaque de cuivre parfaitement plane. La matière s'est soulevée dans les parties bleu clair. On remarque un important manque dans le bras droit de Saint Joseph, son col et près de sa main gauche. Dans les parties manquantes, on remarque des traces de dessin sous-jacent. On remarque aussi des manques dans le drapé jaune à droite. Le tableau est sous un vernis encrassé. A la lampe U.V. : Le tableau apparaït sous un vernis vert uniforme. On remarque quelques petites reprises très fines dans la bouche et les yeux de Saint Joseph. Le rapport de condition a été réalisé le 1er septembre 2016 en l'hôtel particulier rue de Varenne de M. de Balkany et ces lots feront l'objet d'un transport préalablement aux expositions et à la vente. To the naked eye : The work is in a poor overall condition. It is painted on a perfectly flat copper plate. The pictorial matter is lifted in the light blue parts. Major loss in Saint Joseph's right arm, in his collar and in his left hand. In the missing parts, the underdrawing is visible. There are also losses in the yellow drapery, on the right. The painting is under a dirty varnish. Under the U .V. light : The U.V. light reveals a uniform green varnish. There are some small thin restorations in Saint Joseph's mouth and eyes. The condition report was made on September 1st, 2016 at the Mr. de Balkany's Hôtel Particulier Rue de Varenne and the painting will be shipped to Sotheby's galleries before the exhibit and the sale.
"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."