The canvas has been relined. The paint surface is secure. There are some small areas of wear which have been retouched. Inspection under UV light reveals minor scattered retouchings. Offered in a carved painted black wooden frame which has suffered some knocks.
"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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We are grateful to Giancarlo Sestieri for proposing the attribution of the present picture to Benedetto Luti and for ꦺsuggesting it is a painted version, with some differences, of a pastel in the collection of the Earl of Leicester, Holkham Hall. Another version in pastel is in the Galleria Palatina, Florence.