Lot 113
  • 113

Hans Hofmann

Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
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Description

  • Hans Hofmann
  • Flowering Waves
  • signed; signed, titled and dated 1953 on the reverse
  • oil on panel
  • 10 1/4 by 20 in. 26 by 50.8 cm.

Provenance

Mr. and Mrs. Clement Greenberg, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 1975

Literature

Sam Hunter, Hans Hofmann, New York, 1963, fig. 45, illustrated in color
Jesse Murray, "Hans Hofmann's Use of Nature as Aesthetic Norm," Arts Magazine, Vol. 55, 1981, no. 6, pp. 108-109

Condition

This work is in very good condition overall. There is evidence of wear and handling at the edges and the corners. There is stable craquelure in the areas of heavy impasto. Under ultraviolet light inspection, there is no evidence of restoration. 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.
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