Simon Hantai

William Hobart Weintraub, Westhampton Beach (acquired in 1970)
Acquired by the present owner from the above

This work is in very good condition overall. There is evidence of wear and handling along the edges with resultant minor areas of paint loss and a minor hole to the canvas at the lower left edge. There are scattered media accretions and light hairline craquelure, some of which exhibit minor paint loss, all of which are inherent to the artist's folding technique. Under close inspection and in raking light, some minor outward protrusions are visible in the left side of the canvas, possibly also a result of the artist's folding technique. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, there is no evidence of restoration. Framed.
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