Sale: Sotheby's, London, 13 June 2006, lot 211
Purchased at 💜the above sale by the🦹 present owner

Apart from some slight bowing at the corners (convex), the panel is in good condition. There are scattered flecks of retouching visible under ultraviolet light, notably a spot at the upper extreme left edge, to the cheeks and hair of the figure on the right, and to the hair of the female figure on the left. Apart from scattered craquelure, notably to the upper half of the composition, this work is in good condition, with rich colours and fine detail. Held in a striated, gold-painted moulded plaster and wood frame with acanthus leaf motifs.
"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."