Wang Guangyi

Private Collection, Asia

This painting is in good condition. The canvas is well stretched. The reverse is covered with a large piece of plywood and it is well installed in its frame. The paint layer does not seem to be dirty. There may be a very slight dark smudge over the "T" of "POP ART" in the upper right corner however, given the artist's stenciling technique, it is also possible that this is period. (or "this was done by the artist himself") Elsewhere there are no losses or restorations and the picture be hung as is. This work was not examined out of its frame nor under UV light.
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