Mrs. Lowell Bigelow, Boston and Los Angeles;
Anonymous sale ("The Property of a Private Collector"), New York, Christie's, 11 January 1989, lot 137A.

Relined. Under a dull old varnish.The paint surface has been rather pressed in the aforementioned relining, however the figure still reads very well and presents a strong and striking image. There is some sinking of the darker pigments and some thinness noticeable in the foliage. Some minor scuffing at edges of canvas. Under UV light: nothing is visible through the old varnish. This painting can be hung in its present state. Offered in a carved and gilt wood 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.
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Another version, unsigned (possibly a copy after the present painting), was published by Erich Schleier in 1980 as anonymous, possibly Roman School, 17th century (see E. Schleier, "La Pittura italiana del sei e settecento nel Museo di Ponce: nuove proposte e problemi attributivi," in Antichità Viva, I, 1980 p. 25).