Bernardino Nocchi

Galerie Walter Padovani, Milan, 2002

To the naked eye: The painting appears in good condition. It has been properly re-lined in the first part of the 20th century. We notice a beautiful well preserved pictorial material. The painting has been cleaned most probably in the first part of the 20th century. The cleaning was correctly done and has preserved the glazes. Under the naked eye, we notice an oblique restoration 10 cm. long in the clothes of the Pope at the level of his right arm above the left armrest. This restoration was properly realized and it doesn’t bother the lecture of the work. Under U.V. light: The painting appears under a thick green uniform varnish. We notice the restoration already mentioned close to the arm on the left. We also notice a restoration finely realized in the middle, horizontal and 12 cm. long on the right of the blessing hand. We also notice some slight repaints in the upper right 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."

Une autre version avec variantes est conservée à la Bibliothèque Malatestiana à Césène en Italie.