Florentine School, 15th Century

The support consists of a single, stable, panel. the paint surface is secure and appears to be in fair condition, although somewhat abraded, under an old yellowed varnish. An area of old discoloured retouching is visible to the naked eye lower right beneath his foot and inspection under UV light confirms this as well as revealing some other scattered minor old retouchings. Offered in a gilt wood frame, structurally sound with some minor losses.
"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."

Saint Gengulf was an eighth-century Burgundian knight who was murdered by his wife's lover. According to an old label on the reverse an attribution to Bartolomeo della Gatta (1448–1502) was suggested by Robert Langton-Douglars in 1937.