Private collection, New York

The work is in good condition overall. There is heavy surface soiling and staining. There is evidence of the stretcher bars along all four edges of the canvas. There is scattered craquelure throughout. The canvas is not lined. There a 3 1/2 inch vertical scratch with minor pinpoint associated losses in the upper right quadrant. Framed.
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