Entourage de Pieter Coecke van Aelst

To the naked eye: The painting appears in good condition. It is under an old and dirty varnish that need to be cleaned. We notice a 1 cm. long loss of material near the lower right corner, as well as another little loss in the house on the right. It is painted on an oak panel made of one cradled plank. We notice a little depression above the head of the Virgin. Under U.V. light: The painting appears under a green old and uniform varnish. We notice some slight little dots on the flesh of the Virgin and Child, as well as a restoration on the lower left corner.
"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."