Entourage de Gandolfi : contrecollé. On remarque une petite déchirure dans le coin en bas à gauche, ainsi qu’une autre déchirure restaurée le long du bord en bas à gauche. On remarque de chaque côté des manques et des petits trous qui ont fait l’objet d’une restauration. Le papier a souffert mais la sanguine reste forte malgré les problèmes d’état. Dans un cadre doré ordinaire. D’après Giuseppe-Maria Crespi : partiellement fixé au montage par le bord droit. Le papier est légèrement froissé aux 4 angles car il a été contrecollé précédemment. Quelques légères taches aux extrémités du papier. On remarque une petite tache dans la partie supérieure, au-dessus de la tête du personnage priant. La matière reste forte. Dans un cadré doré ordinaire. Ecole Française du XIXe siècle : fixé au montage par la partie haute. On remarque de légères taches éparses sur le papier, ainsi qu’une tache noire au verso qui est à peine visible au recto. Le crayon et l’encre restent forts. Dans un cadre doré ordinaire. Circle of Gandolfi- Laid down. There is a small tear at the lower left corner and there is also a repaired tear running along the lower left margin. On both left and right margins there are losses and small holes that have been made up. The sheet has suffered somewhat however the red chalk remains strong despite the condition issues. Sold in a simple gilt frame. After Giuseppe-Maria Crespi- Hinged to the mount at the right margin. There are slight creases at all four corners of the sheet due to sheet being previously laid down. Some light staining around the edges of the sheet. A small stain located at the upper margin, above the priest head. Medium remains strong. Sold in a plain gilt frame. French School, 19th century- Hinged to the mount at the upper margin. Light scattered foxing throughout the sheet. Black staining on the verso which is slightly visible on the recto. Pen and ink remains strong. Sold in a simple gilt frame.
"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."

Together with:
After Giuseppe-Maria Crespi
The wedding
Graphite and black ink 
Bears an inscription and a date
375 x 264 mm 

French School, 19th century
Couple on a couch
Graphite, pen and black ink
172 x 234 mm

The three draw𝄹ings bear a dedication by Gasꦅton Palewski.