The canvas is lined and the lining secure. There are several old restored damages, particularly in the central portion of the composition; below and around Susannah's face and on her torso, on the neck and upper torso of the lowermost elder, in the background immediately behind him and in the background to the right of Susannah. There is a restoration approx 2 by 1 cm to Susannah's calf, retouchings throughout her uupper leg, and some surface scratches lower left. Quite what this damages were is difficult to say but they appear to be localised series of small tears and are now quite evident to the naked eye. The paint surface is rather dirty and covered by a yellow varnish.
"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."

We are grateful to Dr. Edgar Peters Bowron for tentatiܫvely endorsing the attribution to Costanzi on the basis of photographs.