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Helen Frankenthaler
Estimate
200,000 - 300,000 USD
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Description
- Helen Frankenthaler
- Spices
- signed; signed and dated 68 on the reverse; titled and dated Summer 1968 on the stretcher
- acrylic on canvas
- 48 by 56 in. 121.9 by 142.2 cm.
Provenance
André Emmerich Gallery, Inc., New York
Barbara Fendrick Gallery, Washington, D.C.
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Barbara Fendrick Gallery, Washington, D.C.
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Literature
Exh. Cat., New York, Whitney Museum of Art, Helen Frankenthaler, 1969, illustrated as a frontispiece
John Elderfield, Frankenthaler, New York, 1989, p. 204, illustrated in color
John Elderfield, Frankenthaler, New York, 1989, p. 204, illustrated in color
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. There is light mottled darkening to the exposed canvas portion on the upper half. Some of this is also visible in the upper left portion where the blue paint is thinly applied. There are no signs of restoration under Ultraviolet light inspection. 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.