SALVATORE SCARPITTA (1919-2007), Untitled

SALVATORE SCARPITTA (1919-2007)
Untitled
signed and dated indistinctly ‘Scarpitta’ (lower right)
oil on canvas
42 ¾ x 33 ¼ in. (108.6 x 84.5 cm.)
Painted in 1948-1949.

CONDITION REPORT:
The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.

The work has not been examined outside its frame. Canvas draw is to the upper right corner. Stretcher bar impressions are visible occasionally, most notably to the lower edge. A small impression mark is to the right lower edge. A small spot of rubbing is to the left upper edge and a minute one is left of center. Several very faint spots of discoloration are to the center upper edge, a few are to the upper right quadrant and a small linear one is left of the center upper edge. A small abrasion with associated loss is above center and one is near the center right edge. A few minute losses are to the center right edge and a few are to the left lower edge. Several hairline cracks are visible occasionally, most notably to the upper right quadrant. There is no apparent inpainting visible under ultraviolet light.