Twins Seven-Seven (Nigerian, 1944-2011) The Music Maker of the Forest (unframed)
Provenance : Provenance Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner's family in Lagos, Nigeria, circa 1984; A private collection, Nigeria; Thence by direct descent to the present owner in 2020; A private collection.
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Condition_report : Overall, the work is in good original condition. There is dust throughout. There are points of rubbing and minor losses to the corners and edges of the board, most significantly to the lower left corner (approx. 6.5cm in length) and to the centre of the lower border (approx. 1cm x 2.5cm in size). There are additional very minor losses to the board throughout. There is a vertical crack (approx. 13.5cm in length) to the board in the lower right quadrant. There is a white chalky accretion to the upper edge, right border, and upper right quadrant of the work. There are scattered light scratches and abrasions throughout, most significantly a diagonal scratch (approx. 9cm in length) to the larger figure's right arm. There are small surface areas which fluoresce under Ultraviolet light, most significantly the top nail of the larger figure's right foot.
