Angeleski Gallery, New York
Thence by descent to the present owner, Melbourne

 

This painting is unlined and well-stretched. A blue substance, potentially not inherent to the work, is visible in the lower left quadrant. Under ultraviolet inspection, a one-inch line of in-painting appears in the top edge of the center quadrant. Accretions are present throughout the work, more notably in the lower right quadrant. Overall, this work is in very good condition.
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