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Willem De Kooning
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- Willem de Kooning
- Untitled (Portrait of a Man)
- signed and inscribed
- charcoal on paper
- sheet: 18 1/2 by 23 1/2 in.
- 47 by 59.2 cm.
- Executed in 1971, this work is accompanied by a letter from Elaine de Kooning, dated November 30, 1985 and a signed photograph of the work.
Provenance
Given by the artist to Audrey Hess, 1971
By descent to the children of Thomas B. Hess and Audrey Hess
Private Collection, New York
Private Collection, Netherlands
By descent to the children of Thomas B. Hess and Audrey Hess
Private Collection, New York
Private Collection, Netherlands
Condition
generally good condition, sheet laid down on paper, laid down on mat, a few minor creases/rippling at edges, soft creases at right corners
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.
Catalogue Note
Willem de Kooning gave this work to Audrey Hess, wife of Thomas B. Hess, who wrote several biographies of de Kooning.