Leonora Carrington (1917-2011)

Galería de Arte Mexicano, Mexico City
Galería Suneson (Marti's S.A.), Nuevo Laredo acquired from the above circa 1965

This painting has been lined and the reverse of the lining canvas has been painted white. The edges of the original canvas beneath the framing tape seem to have been trimmed with pinking shears. Carrington's complex technique is well preserved, and there are no visible damages or restorations. Although there is a diagonal scratch in the pot over the fire that has been restored, this seems to be the only visible restoration to the work. The painting should be hung as is. This condition report has been provided courtesy of Simon Parkes Art Conservation, Inc.
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