After Andrea del Sarto (Italian, 1486-1530) Virgin and Child with St. Elizabeth and the infant St. John the Baptist Oil on canvas 54-1/2 x 41-1/2 inches (138.4 x 105.4 cm) Property from a Bel Air, California, Estate One of the great master painters of Florence, Andrea del Sarto composed the original work, done on panel, for Ottaviano de`Medici in 1529. The striking diagonal composition, packed with gesture, exemplifies del Sarto`s output, and the present work faithfully reflects his style and dedication to a technical, highly finished method. Also known as the Medici Holy Family, the original painting is presently housed in the Palazzo Pitti, an affiliate of the Uffizi Gallery. Property from a Bel Air, California Estate HID03101062020品相报告: Wax lined canvas. Some flaking wax at edges and corners and on the tacking edge. Very minor frame abrasion at extreme edges. An area of disruption to the surface texture, which appears to be unretouched filler agent, in the background above the shoulder of the leftmost figure. Scattered pinpoint losses, scuffs, and finely patterned craquelure, all of which appear to be stabilized beneath the varnish layer. Under UV: heavily applied varnish fluoresces green unevenly, drippy in appearance in some areas. Beneath the varnish layer appear some scattered brushy areas of retouching to the background. Additionally, there appears to be some strengthening applied to the shadows of the various fabrics. Scattered, more finely applied retouching appearing as strengthening to the figures and addressing prior craquelure.Framed Dimensions 67 X 54 X 5 Inches Heritage Auctions strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Heritage regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only And should Not be relied upon as statements of fact, And do Not constitute a representation, warranty, Or assumption of liability by Heritage. All lots offered are sold "As Is"