Giuseppe Cesari, called Il Cavalier d'Arpino

Harry Beyer, Munich.

The signed panel has slight wave in the copperplate, which is noticeable to touch and does not disturb visually. The paint is in very good condition, with many areas of wonderful impasto still intact, like on the sleeve of the lady bending to kiss Christ's feet, the vegetation in the lower left corner, and the drapery on which theb ody of Christ lies. The colours are still rich and contrast effectively with the deathly palour of Christ's body. Inspection under UV light reveals re-strengthening to the folds in the clothing of the figures in the right background, spot retouchings to a few darker details in the foreground figures, and along Christ's body. All these repairs have all been very evenly applied and are not detectable with the naked eye. There are spot retouchings along the edges of the panel, and a small retouching in the lower left corner. This lot is sold in a heavy wooden frame, in good condition, and is ready to hang.
"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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