Hon-Chew Hee (Xu Hanchao)

The Contemporary Museum, Honolulu exhibition label affixed to the reverse

Private American Collection

Yin-Yang Art, Hon-Chew Hee Studio, Kaneohe Hawaii, 1981, p. 30, illustrated in colour

This work is in good condition. There is evidence of slight mustiness, mainly in the bottom left area and to the right of the center. Slight undulation has occurred, and there are minor creases across the upper register. There is minor paint loss scattered around the canvas, but unobtrusive to the image, notably on the bottom right corner. Under UV light there is evidence of restoration, particularly along the top edge.
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