Ecole de Prague du XVIe siècle

Le tableau est dans un état de conservation relativement satisfaisant. La planche de cuivre est bien préservée, consolidée par un parquetage à l'arrière. Il est sous un vernis sale qui aurait besoin d'être allégé. On consate quelques petits manques dans les fonds, le groupe de personnage est bien préservé. Sous la lampe UV le tableau apparaît sous un vernis vert uniforme. Quelques reprises ponctuelles dans les fonds. Les personnages sont bien préservés. The painting is in a quite good overall condition. The cupper board is well preserved, reinforced by a cradle on its back. The varnish is dirty and needs to be lightened, few little losses in the background but the different characters are well preserved. Under the UV loght, the painting appears under a green uniform varnish, few restaurated areas in the background, the characters are gain well preserved.
"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."