Attributed to Girolamo Marchesi, called Girolamo da Cotignola

The following condition report has been provided by Simon Parkes of Simon Parkes Art Conservation, Inc. 502 East 74th St. New York, NY 212-734-3920, simonparkes@msn.com , an independent restorer who is not an employee of Sotheby's. This panel has been thinned and reinforced on the reverse, yet it seems to be stable at present. The paint layer although cracked, is quite secure except in an area to the immediate right of the right-hand monk where a little flaking has occurred. Very little retouching has been applied and it is visible in the waist of the left-hand monk, in the arm of the right-hand monk and perhaps in the upper right sky. Elsewhere, although there may be a couple of small dots, the condition is generally very good.
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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