Lot 115
  • 115

ALEX KATZ | Portrait of Kati

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description

  • Alex Katz
  • Portrait of Kati
  • signed, dated 9-12-03 and dedicated to David
  • charcoal on paper
  • 81.6 by 61.9 cm. 32 1/8 by 24 3/8 in.

Provenance

Acquired directly from the artist by David Teiger in 2003

Condition

The colour in the catalogue illustration is fairly accurate although the paper tonality tends more towards true white in the original. Colour: This work is in very good condition. The sheet is hinged verso to the backing board in numerous places. All four edges of the sheet are deckled. Extremely close inspection reveals a minute spot of discoloration towards the center left of the upper edge.
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