Roman School, 16th Century

Oil on copper, unframed. The copper is relatively flat aside from bumping and slight bending at the lower right corner; there is tape adhesive visible at all four edges verso. There are losses visible at the extreme edges, including a larger loss near the upper left edge as well as near the right lower edge. The surface appears to be in overall good condition aside from some minor surface dirt. Under UV light there are scattered pinpoint retouches visible throughout the Virgin Mary, Christ, and Saint John the Baptist. There are slightly larger areas of retouching in the extreme foreground.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

We are grateful to Julian Stock for pointing out that in 1984, Philip Pouncey attributed this work to Giovanni Baglione.