the flesh rendered with soft shades, the features well defined, Christ's chiton and himation depicted with pastel blue and pink colours, the Mother of God's garments painted in the traditional colours, the drapery formed with gold brushstrokes, decorated with gem-studded and embroidered hems, the prominent white halos with white rays, on a green ground

Two vertical cracks running from top to bottom of the panel, the border and background stripped to the levkas, the background repainted with a green colour, some loss of levkas and paint along the vertical cracks especially to the top of the maphorion of the Mother of God, some minor retouching to the painting
"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."