Dr. Julian Sierra (acquired directly from the artist)
Humberto Gómez-Baena, Bogotá

 

This piece would benefit from a light cleaning. Small white specks, potentially not inherent to the work, are lightly scattered throughout the work. Frame abrasion, along with discoloration, is apparent along all four edges closest to the frame. Under ultraviolet inspection, fluorescing occurs of the yellow paint; however, this may be inherent to this pigment used by the artist. In-painting is present in the petals of the flower and in the upper portion of the stem and surrounding leaves. Overall, this work is in very good condition.
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