JEAN-PIERRE CASSIGNEUL | Jeux d’enfants

Private Collection, Japan
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2011

Jean Pierre Cassigneul, Cassigneul, Paris, 1988, p. 42

The canvas is not lined. UV examination reveals some small spots of retouching to the lower corners, and an approximately 2cm-long line of retouching to the lower left corner which corresponds to a repaired tear. There is some paint shrinkage to parts of the woman's red top, and some minor frame abrasion to parts of the extreme edges, not visible when framed. There is a small tear to the edge of the folded over canvas at the upper right corner, again not visible when framed. This work is in overall good condition.
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Jean-Pierre Cassigneul has kindly confirmed the authenticity of this work.