General surface abrasions, losses, and chipping paint. Christ's proper right hand lacking. Some age cracks including one through center in her drapery. Worming throughout resulting in some losses, particularly visible around base and lower drapery, and also resulting in areas of consolidation including: faces, child's hand with orb, Virgin's upraised arm and proper right side and areas of base. Both heads may have been reattached.Remainders of some early and late polychromy . Surface also applied with varnish for consolidation.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.