Yamaguchi Takeo

signed and dated 1959 in Japanese on a label affixed to the reverse, framed

Private American Collection

This work is generally in good condition. There is minor blistering to the paint as well as minor paint loss to the red portion of the canvas. Along the four edges, occasional minor paint loss is also noted. When examined under ultra-violet light, there appears to be no evidence of restoration.
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This work is accompanied with an artist's signed book of Takeo Yamaguchi Workbook published by Kodansha, Tokyo