Jean-Pierre Chapelle, France (acquis circa 1980)

The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration although the colours are deeper in the original work. The work was inspected framed. There are seven pinholes in the four corners of the work and minor wear marks throughout the surface, visible only under close inspection. Small paint losses above and below the signature, are visible in the catalogue illustration. This work is in very good condition overall.
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