North Italian, 16th century

There is dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. There is non-active worming, especially to the bottom of the sculpture. Christ's arms are reattached and the tip of His proper right middle finger is reattached. There is flaking to the paint throughout. There are some reattachments, including: at the Virgin's proper left eyebrow and at the front edge of her headdress. The Virgin's feet are lost and there are various small chips and losses to the drapery. There is a large loss to the back of the head. The reverse is hollowed out. Otherwise the condition is good.
"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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