Christie's London, 17 December 1999, lot 361

The background and border of the icon have been stripped down to the levkas, some loss of levkas along the borders of the icon, a large blister in the lower right corner, some loss of pait throughout the painting, many areas of retouching and repainting to the river and to the two river Gods, to the faces, garments of the figures, and to the body of Christ, large areas of repainting to the rocks and to the figure of God the father in the upper part. A vertical crack running from top to bottom in the middle of the panel. The back panel has been reinforced at a later date. Prospective buyers are advised to view first-hand.
"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.
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