Andy Warhol

Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner in 1976

This work is in very good condition overall. The canvas is unlined and slightly slack on the stretcher. There is evidence of minor wear and handling to the turning edges and corners. There is a minor indentation to the canvas at the lower left corner. There is evidence of minor surface soiling with a few associated minor scuffs particularly in the upper-left quadrant. Under close inspection, there are a few unobtrusive, pinpoint surface accretions and evidence of minor pigment separation. There is evidence of minor hairline circular craquelure at the lower right corner, which appears to be stable. There is a minor loss to the pigment peak at the upper right corner. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, there is no evidence of restoration. Framed.
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