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The work is in good condition overall. There are indications of light wear and handling around the edges, but the paint layers are stable and well preserved. Visible signs of accretion scattered throughout the canvas. Under ultraviolet light inspection, there is no evidence of retouching. Unframed.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Winner's subject has her eyes averted from us: it is a ruse; a game of gaze. Yet, despite her mysterious beauty, her sunken eyes, laden with an intense emotion, betrays her deep-felt sorrow within. The psychological turmoil is emphasized by her wet, disheveled hair and sweeping brushstrokes. Framing her face is a cluster of cloth-like material displaying fragments of her friends, strangers or perhaps, her own memory. Why is she hidden amongst this complex network of imagery? It becomes our role to finish the puzzle map that she is presenting to us.