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Franz Kline
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Franz Kline
- Untitled
- oil on paper laid down on canvas
- 39 by 31.8cm.; 15 3/8 by 12 1/2 in.
- Executed circa 1952.
Provenance
Estate of the artist
Mrs. Elizabeth Kline, New York
Zabriskie Gallery, New York
Private Collection, Colorado
David McKee Gallery, Inc., New York
The Collection of Mr. Sidney Singer, Jr. (acquired from the above in 1982)
Jan Krugier Gallery, New York
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Mrs. Elizabeth Kline, New York
Zabriskie Gallery, New York
Private Collection, Colorado
David McKee Gallery, Inc., New York
The Collection of Mr. Sidney Singer, Jr. (acquired from the above in 1982)
Jan Krugier Gallery, New York
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Exhibited
Southampton, Parrish Art Museum, 17 Abstract Artists of East Hampton: The Pollock Years from 1946 to 1956, 1980
Condition
Colours:
The colours are fairly acccurate in the catalogue illustration.
Condition:
The work is in very good condition. Brown framing tape is adhering along each extreme edge. There is some slight paper skinning along the upper horizontal margin with some raised paper fibres which are stabilised by a surface varnish. There is a tiny spot of paint loss towards the top of the right extreme edge and few further tiny losses to the right side of the lower extreme edge. The lower right extreme corner tip is missing and there is a short split to the paper surface just above the corner. There appears to be a horizontal crease running from left to right to the upper section of the work, original to the work's execution. Drips of a slightly discoloured surface varnish are visible to the lower left quadrant.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."