Pellegrino di Mariano Rossini

The support consists of a single flat panel. Under the thick varnish the gold ground appears original and is worn a little in a few areas where the red fund is visible. The punchwork is a little worn but sound. The thick varnish interferes with the readibility of the paint surface but the work does nevertheless retain its charm. To the naked eye there appear to be discoloured retouchings in the flesh tones and hands of the Mother and the Child. Presumably the red and blue cloaks have also been retouched but the varnish impedes satisfactory inspection under UV light so this cannot be confirmed.
"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.
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Sono note diverse versioni autografe dell'opera, una conservata presso l'Institute of Arts and Sciences, Staten Island, New York (Kress Collection, K. 1142) e due in collezione privata, la prima ex Johann Anton Ramboux (1790-1866) e l'altra già Robert Langton Douglas, New York.