Alexander Evgenievich Yakovlev

The artist's sister, Sandra Yakovlev
Acquired directly from the above by the parents of the present owner

Structural Condition The canvas is unlined and the turnover and tacking edges have been strengthened with a thin strip-lining and this is ensuring an even and secure structural support. Paint surface The paint surface has the artist's characteristically dry surface and inspection under ultra-violet light shows onesmall horizontal line of retouching in the lower left, running in from the left vertical framing edge. This is approximately 2.5 cm in length. There are other tiny specks of inpainting. Summary The painting would therefore appear to be in excellent and stable condition and no further work is required.
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