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Elaine de Kooning
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Elaine de Kooning
- Portrait of John Bernard Myers
- oil on canvas
- 50 1/2 by 30 1/4 in.
- 128.7 by 76.8 cm
- Executed in 1952-1953.
Provenance
John Bernard Myers
Private Collection
Private Collection (by descent)
Christie's, New York, March 7-8, 2007, lot 195
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Private Collection
Private Collection (by descent)
Christie's, New York, March 7-8, 2007, lot 195
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. There are a few isolated area of craquelure which appear stable. Not examined under UV light. This work is 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.