This work is in very good condition overall. The painted sheet is mounted to an unlined canvas. The extreme edges and 4 corners of the sheet are slightly dull, and show evidence of wear with some associated pigment loss, only viewable when unframed. Under close inspection, there are a few minor scattered surface accretions and light dust accumulation to the surface of the painting. Under very close inspection, there is a minor loss to the pigment to the thicker area of impasto in the lower left quadrant. Under Ultraviolet inspection, there is no evidence of restoration. Framed.
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