Private Collection of Mr Philip Ng, Singapore

The painting is in good condition. Some creases are found (particularly in the area where the newspapers were joined together). Some paint losses are also detected in this area, as seen in catalogue illustration. The majority of creasing may be inherent in the medium and may have occurred naturally as they accompanied the execution process. (The painting was examined within its frame, under glass)
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