Pietro Liberi

The painting is slightly warmer than the catalogue illustration suggests. To the naked eye the painting appears in good condition and without any major restorations. The canvas has been relined and is offered in a carved old gilt wood frame with vegetation motives. To the naked eye the painting appeares in good condition and without any major restorations. Uv inspection reveals scattered retouchings throughout, the most in the face and in the hair of the child on the left, on the thorax and the beard of Mars, few on Venus cheeks and hair, and one on the neck of the girl on the right. Other retouchings are visible along the lower and upper edge. It is our opinion that the interventions mentioned above do not interfere with the good condition of the picture.
"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."