painted in bright colours against an architectural background, the apostles, led by St Peter and St Paul, seated on a horseshoe-shaped bench, in the lower part the personification of Kosmos wearing royal robes and a crown, holding a white cloth with twelve scrolls referring to the different languages the apostles spoke after the Holy Spirit had descended and to the twelve tribes of Israel, at the top of the composition rays of light descending from a segment of heaven symbolising the Holy Spirit

Two restored crack running through the panel from top to bottom, some repainting along these cracks, some retouching especially to the gold ground and to the garments of the apostles, a patch of restoration visible in the face of the apostle on the left hand side (second from the bottom)
"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."