Michio Takayama
(Japanese-American, 1903 - 1994)
Vicky, 1966
oil on canvas
signed and dated lower right: M. Takayama '66
30 x 40 in. (76.20 x 101.60 cm.), Frame: 31 5/8 x 41 5/8 x 1 3/8 in. (80.33 x 105.73 x 3.49 cm.)
Private Collection, Washington

The painting is in overall good condition. Ultraviolet examination reveals a few scattered areas of inpainting along margins, notably at upper left edge and along right margin. Scattered craquelure throughout, focused primarily along outer margins. The canvas has been relined. Stretcher bar marks to upper edge. Frame in very good condition, with normal wear.

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