VLADIMIR YANKILEVSKY | THEME AND IMPROVISATION NO.8

The sheet has discolored in line with age. There is staining to the right of the signature and the remnants of an old adhesive by each of the four corners. The remnants of glue are visible on the reverse. There are several curved creases above the center of the composition and an area of surface abrasion just below. There is a light layer of surface dirt. The sheet is hinged to the mount in two places at the top edge. Held in a simple black frame behind glass.

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