Private Collection, Château de Rosères-près-Troyes

This work is on an old if not original lining. The paint layer is stable. The work seems to have been cleaned and restored quite recently. There is a thin break in the canvas near the upper left edge about 1 inch from the top that needs to be repaired. When viewed under ultraviolet light, it can be seen that the lighter colors particularly in the sky have received accurate and quite numerous retouches. Elsewhere, although there are a few restorations, such as in the center beneath the child of Christ and through the praying hands of the monk in the lower right, the condition seems to be above average for the period. The restoration is particularly good in this case. With a little repair to the upper left, the work should be hung in its current state. (This condition report has been provided courtesy of Simon Parkes Art Conservation, Inc.)
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.
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