Manner of Marco Palmezzano

The Mystic marriage of Saint Catherine: The panel is stable and flat, not cradled. The reverse is covered with an old plaster coating. The paint surface is dirty. Underdrawing is visible in places. Inspection under Ultraviolet light reveals small areas of retouching to the faces of Virgin and child, to the Virgin's hand, to the sleeve of Saint Catherine and to the cushion on which the child stands. Otherwise only tiny scattered retouchings. Christ Carrying the Cross: The panel is cradled but flar. The paint surface is secure. An area of retouching below the chin of Christ is visible. Inspection under UV light reveals an uneven varnish and scattered retouchings throughout. The face is largely free of retouching other than an area around the left eye. Two vertical repaired cracks are visible. The first runs the whole length of the panel at the left of Christ's face. The second is in the landscape and measures approximately 10 cm. The work is offered in a wood frame, somewhat affected by woodworm.
"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."

Sold along with a panel in the Manner of Giovanni di Pietro, called Lo Spagna, The Mystic Marriage of St. Catherine, oil on panel, 39 by 28.2 cm.; 15 3/8  by 11 1/8  in. See sothebys.com for images.