Large framed painting on canvas, Abstract Expressionist Color Wash, signed upper left Cappleman (?), dated 1969, housed in thin colorless acrylic frame, overall: approx 68"h, 54.25"w, 18lbs **Provenance: From the Byram Family's Above Stratford Mansion. John Byram, a prominent Austin-based real estate developer, and his late wife Sally Byram curated this French Provincial style estate with the help of notable architects and interior designers. The home has remained untouched since Sally's untimely passing in 2006, serving as a testament to her taste for sophistication and craftsmanship**

CR 3.24.25-In my opinion regarding LOT: 2181-The work is overall intact, canvas/fabric appears free of of any apparent rips or tears, a UV light examination reveals no apparent flaws or restoration, the paint does react/fluoresce under the blacklight, a careful visual examination reveals some light dust and minor dirt, pencil mark at lower left canvas corner, and some possible staining along the lower center edge, see image, there are variations throughout that appear to be how the work was created, fabric shows some slight pics/peeling, frame and stretcher appears to possibly be handmade, plexi surfaces do show some surface wear/scratches, due to the size of the work, I am unable to view the top edge, stretcher is sturdy and overall intact with one bar having a small split to wood, see image, overall no apparent major loss or restoration observed to work observed 

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