THOMAS DOWNING | Untitled

Allan Stone Gallery, New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner 

This work is in very good condition overall. The canvas is unlined. There is evidence of handling and wear along the edges of the canvas, most notably areas of rubbing are visible to the turning edges of the canvas. The canvas is lightly time-stained. There are halo-like rings around the pigment, inherent to the artist's chosen medium and working method. There is light, scattered surface soiling throughout. Under close inspection, there are fine, brown pinpoint spot accretions scattered throughout the canvas. Under Ultraviolet inspection, there is no evidence of restoration. Unframed.
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