This work is in very good condition overall. There is evidence of slight buckling to the canvas at the lower left corner. All four canvases show faint evidence of wear and soiling to the extreme lateral edges. There is evidence of several fine hairline cracks throughout – all which appear stable and relate directly to the heavier areas of impasto. There is an uneven varnish on the surface – otherwise there are no apparent condition problems with this work. Under ultra-violet inspection, there is no evidence of inpainting. Kindly note that the Galerie Lallouz label is upside down on the stretcher on the reverse, and the orientation of the painting as it appears in the catalogue and the exhibition are correct. Framed.
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