Mochtar Apin

Acquired directly from the artist

The work is in good condition overall. There are indications of minor wear and handling along the edges and margins of the paintings along with the associated retouching and restoration (most notably on the top and middle register, left and right margins), which are visible only under ultraviolet light inspection. Minor craquelures are scattered – primarily on the red and black paint (center), and the bottom and top margins, but paint layers are stable and well-preserved otherwise. There are three main restorations: 2 ½ inch hairline of an upside down "A" (top center), 2 inch "Z" and 4 inch horizontal line (middle left quadrant), which are only apparent upon close observation and under ultraviolet light inspection. Framed.
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