Lot 89
  • 89

Ronald Ventura B. 1973

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Description

  • Ronald Ventura
  • Mapaglarong Isip
  • signed and dated 1994 lower right; signed, titled 'Mapaglarong Isip' and dated 1994 on the reverse
  • oil on canvas
  • 108 by 97cm.; 42½ by 38¼in.

Condition

The painting is in good, original condition with a clear and taut canvas. Examination under ultraviolet light reveals retouching on the female figure in the middle and also on the left forearm and glove of male figure in the background. Retouching is visible only upon examination under ultraviolet light. The colour of the skin tone is less reddish compared to the catalogue illustration.
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