Hayakawa Gallery, Osaka
Private Collection, Japan

The canvas has been laid down on panel. A thin strip of tape from the mounting overlaps the top edge of the canvas. A couple thin lines of stable cracking are visible at the extreme bottom-left corner. Minor frame abrasion is visibl to the extreme left and bottom edges. Under UV light: no signs of inpainting are visible through a thick layer of varnish is difficult to read through. Overall the work is in good condition.
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