Artist: Clarence McGrath | b. 1938
Title: Lady of Hong Kong
Signed l/l: McGrath
Medium: Oil on masonite panel
Dimensions: 9 by 12 inches
Condition
Condition: Very Good
To the unaided eye, this piece appears to be in very good condition. Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals normal fluorescence of the artist's pigments. There is a faint scratch which is about 2 inches long starting at the figure's nose, extending diagonally to the left. The piece is framed in an antiqued gold panel frame with a rustic antiqued white panel, carved detailing, and a linen liner. The frame is in good condition, showing normal signs of wear. The liner shows signs of discoloration. Verso: [card attached to back of frame, upper left side] "Lady of Hong Kong" by Clarence McGrath; [card attached to back of frame, upper right side] Showcase Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA; [handwritten on Showcase Gallery card] acq. 2/26/72.
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