Entourage de Simon Vouet

To the naked eye: The painting is in overall not really good condition. The old relining is a bit tense but the painting is not flat. The lower right corner is repainted (hand and roses). We remark slight retouching in the hair. Under UV lamp: The painting is under a green varnish who as been partially cleaned on the characters. There are some restorations on the lower part of the face, in the lower left corner and in the red drapery.
"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."

Porte deux anciennes étiquettes au dos indiquant: Allori de Bronsino / (l'homme de bronze) / 1577-1661 / (Ecole florentine) puis 25.

Nous remercions Dominique Jacquot qui nous signale l'existence d'un dessin dans le fond du musée de Munich reprenant la composition de notre tableau [1].

[1] Munich, Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, Cod. Icon. 397b, fol. 160
Catalogue d'exposition, Munich, 1991, Simon Vouet, 100 Neuendtdeckte Zeichnungen aus den Beständen der Bayerischen Staatsbibliothek, pp. 314-315 (n°160) comme « Kopie ? »