the Mother of God seated on a throne with foliate decorations and cushions, the Christ Child on his Mother's lap blessing, the Mother of God dressed in a blue tunic and a red mantle, Christ wearing a blue chiton and gold himation, St John the Baptist to the left and St Spiridon to the right, on a gold ground

Two vertical cracks running from top to bottom, filled with glue and staples on the reverse, due to this the panel surface slightly uneven, some wood worm, some retouching along the cracks and some damage to the gold ground, small patches of paint missing along the silhouettes of the figures
"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."