Lot 68
  • 68

Hans Hofmann

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Hans Hofmann
  • Untitled
  • signed and dated  VII-11-45; stamped with Hans Hofmann estate stamp and numbered M-651 on the reverse
  • casein on paper mounted on paperboard  
  • 24 by 18 3/4 in.
  • 61 by 47.7 cm.

Provenance

André Emmerich Gallery, New York
Harcus Krakow Gallery, Boston
Yares Gallery, Scottsdale, Arizona
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1983

Condition

Sheet mounted on paperboard (2-ply paper mount). Slight surface dirt and yellowing. Scattered creases: paper break along most of the right side of sheet. Small tear at upper center and one at lower center (fixed by mount). Scattered areas of loss where pigment was applied thickly but underlying color still apparent. The 'Hans' in the signature is slightly rubbed.
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