Scuola italiana, secolo XIX

Painting re-lined. The varnish spread over the surface is yellowish and covered with dust. The ultra violet light reveals fluorescent varnish dishomogeneously spread over the surface. There are small retouches over the trees on the left and in the middle of the sky. There is a restoration with a T shape ( cm 20 x 6 circa) over the dark cloud over the young man's head. Some retouches are visible along the right hand side edge towards the top, the longest cm 12 circa. One retouch over the young man's left hand, over the drapery next to it and another next to the woman's left foot (cm 15 x 7 circa). Two horizontal restoration over the greenery on the left hand side (cm 5 circa), one retouch between the man and woman's heads and other minor ones.
"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."