Imai Toshimitsu

signed in Japanese and English, titled in Japanese and dated 1967 on the reverse, framed

Private Collection
Mainichi Auction, Japan, 11 September 2015, lot 202
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale

This work is in good condition with occasional hairline craquelures to the impasto, especially at the corners. A crease with associated accretion is noted at the upper right corner. There is also a paper tear measuring approximately 6 cm at the upper left corner with associated minor paint loss. Minor surface accretion is noted. Please note the work has not been examined under UV light.
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