Attribué à Monsù Desiderio

B. Noël, Les Peintres du désir, Paris, 1992, p. 134, ill.

A l'oeil nu, le tableau apparaît dans un état de conservation satisfaisant. Il a fait l'objet d'un réentoilage réalisé il y a environ une cinquantaine d'années. On remarque quelques petits manques de matière dans le ciel et dans le coin supérieur droit. Le tableau est vendu sans cadre. A la lampe UV : On remarque un vernis vert uniforme. On remarque quelques restaurations dans le ciel et quelques restaurations le long du bord inférieur. To the naked eye, the painting is in a good overall condition. It has been relined in the second half of the XXth century. We see few lacks of painting in the sky and in the upper right corner. Sold without frame. Under the UV light : We see an even green varnish. We can see few restorations in the sky and few along the lower edge.
"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.
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