Milanese School, 16th Century

Oil on panel, unframed. The work is very slightly concave from left to right. There is a structure built onto the back of the panel for support. There is a vertical crack to the panel extending almost from top to bottom through the face and body of Christ to the left of Christ's proper right eye. Additional smaller panel cracks extending from the top edge are evident, including one extending through Christ proper left eye to the bottom of his hair. Some minor undulation to the left side of the panel especially in the shoulder of Christ where the panel is noticeably convex. The surface is abraded with evidence of losses, abrasions, and craquelure throughout. Nicks and losses are evident at all edges of the panel. Little retouching is evident under UV light.
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.
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