Willem de Kooning

Private Collection, New York (acquired directly from the artist)
Sotheby's, New York, 5 November 1987, Lot 260
Private Collection, Boston (acquired from the above sale)
Cornette de Saint Cyr, Paris, 2 July 2003, lot 27
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner

This work is in very good condition overall. The edges of the board are fabric taped. Under very close inspection, some dry cracks are visible most notably in the white-painted areas in the lower right, lower center and left sides and there is a vertical crack in the lower black area where the newspaper would have been folded. This work is accompanied by a frame with Plexiglas but is exhibited unframed.
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.
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