- 85
Franz Kline
Estimate
45,000 - 55,000 USD
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Description
- Franz Kline
- Untitled
- signed and dated 47
- oil and tempera on paper
- 22 by 27 3/4 in.
- 55.9 by 70.6 cm.
Provenance
Rosa Esman Gallery, New York
Marisa del Re Gallery, New York
Grant Selwyn Fine Art, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Marisa del Re Gallery, New York
Grant Selwyn Fine Art, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Exhibited
New York, Rosa Esman Gallery, From Kline to Kiefer, December 1984 - January 1985
Condition
This work is in sound condition. The paper appears to have slightly yellowed with age and there are small faint spots of scattered foxing throughout. There is an area of small tears at the centre of the top edge of the sheet. There is evidence of surface abrasion and lifting to the paper in all four corner edges. There is a vertical tear extending 1 inch from the bottom edge 4 inches from the right corner. There is evidence of brown stains along the top edge, as visible in the catalogue illustration. Framed under Plexiglas.
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.