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This work has not been examined unframed and tape is affixed to the side edges of the canvas. Minor wear, a few tiny losses and fine hairline cracks are to the corner-tips and extreme edges. Faint handling marks are near the upper center extreme edge. Drying cracks are occasional, most notably to the lower left corner and a few accretions are occasional, most notably to the lower right corner. Radial cracks are near the upper right quadrant in a green painted passage and fine hairline cracks are scattered. A small loss is below center to the left in a purple painted passage. Compressed impasto peaks with associated wear are occasional. There is no apparent inpainting visible under ultraviolet light.
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Lot 120Sale 23553
HousesELMER NELSON BISCHOFF (1916-1991)Estimate: USD 12,000 - 18,000
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