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Hans Hofmann
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description
- Hans Hofmann
- Flowering Tree
- signed with the artist's initials, titled, dated 1952 and numbered 514 on the reverse; titled, dated 1952 and numbered 514 on a label affixed to the reverse
- oil on board
- 9 3/4 by 8 in. 24.8 by 20.3 cm.
Provenance
Estate of the artist
André Emmerich Gallery, New York (acquired from the above in 1983)
Susanne Hilberry Gallery, Michigan (acquired from the above in 1983)
Private Collection (acquired from the above in 1983)
Christie's, New York, May 5, 1993, lot 261
Private Collection, New York (acquired from the above sale)
Maxwell Davidson Gallery, New York
André Emmerich Gallery, New York (acquired from the above in 1983)
Susanne Hilberry Gallery, Michigan (acquired from the above in 1983)
Private Collection (acquired from the above in 1983)
Christie's, New York, May 5, 1993, lot 261
Private Collection, New York (acquired from the above sale)
Maxwell Davidson Gallery, New York
Exhibited
New York, André Emmerich Gallery Inc., Hans Hofmann: the Small Late Paintings, January 1982
Literature
Suzi Villiger, ed., Hans Hofmann, Catalogue Raisonné of Paintings, Volume III: 1952-1965, London, 2014, cat. no. P889, p. 33, illustrated in color
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. The colors are bright, fresh and clean. The edges of the board are taped. There are areas of fine hairline craquelure in the red and white areas of impasto, all of which appear stable. There is a light surface soiling visible in the white painted area. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, a small area in the upper left red impasto and a small area in the red impasto along the left edge fluoresce darkly and appear to have benefitted from restoration. Framed.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.