BERNARDINO CAMPI | Portrait of a lady, said to be Ippolita Gonzaga (1535 - 1563) three-quarter length, circa 1553-4

The following condition report has been provided by Simon Parkes of Simon Parkes Art Conservation, Inc. 502 East 74th St. New York, NY 212-734-3920, simonparkes@msn.com, an independent restorer who is not an employee of Sotheby's. This work is nicely presented and can be hung in its current state. The canvas has a thin old lining. The paint layer is nicely preserved. There is a slightly yellowed varnish to the surface now, but it is not unattractive and there is no reason to clean the work at this time. Close examination reveals a few isolated spots of retouching in the face, neck and both hands. There are hardly any retouches of any note in the clothing and the background. There are restorations around the edges addressing frame abrasion and what appears to be a change in the size of the stretcher at some point. The condition is very good.
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