羅莫爾多·羅格泰利

The work is in good condition overall, as is the canvas, which is clear and taut. There is evidence of minor wear and handling around the edges of the painting, along with signs of faint scratches on the top right corner and a minute paint loss on the top left corner. However, this is only visibly upon close observation. Examination under ultraviolet light shows specks of restoration sprinkled on the nude and predominantly along the bottom margin. This is not visible with the naked eye. Framed.
"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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"I consider art to be the individual's effort to come to an agreement with all things beyond the narrow and obscure, with the smallest as well as the largest, and to further approach in such consistent dialogues all of life's ultimate, quiet sources. The secrets of things fuse inside this individual with his most profound sensations and become audible for him, as if they were his proper longings. The right language of these intimate confessions is what we call beauty".

-Ulrich Baer ed., Rainer Maria Rilke: Letters on Life, The Modern Library, New York, 2005, pg. 140.