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Helen Frankenthaler
Estimate
200,000 - 300,000 USD
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Description
- Helen Frankenthaler
- Scorpio
- signed; signed, titled and dated 1987 on the reverse
- acrylic on canvas
- 92 1/2 by 131 1/4 in. 235 by 333.4 cm.
Provenance
André Emmerich Gallery, Inc., New York
Heland Wetterling Gallery, Stockholm
Private Collection, Stockholm
Bentley Gallery, Scottsdale
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Heland Wetterling Gallery, Stockholm
Private Collection, Stockholm
Bentley Gallery, Scottsdale
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Exhibited
Stockholm, Heland Wetterling Gallery, Helen Frankenthaler, Paintings 1978-88, November 1988 - January 1989, cat. no. 5, n.p., illustrated in color
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. There is evidence of light wear and handling, particularly to the edges. There are some light scattered accretions. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, there is no evidence of restoration. Framed.
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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
"I used to try to work from a given, made shape. But I’m less involved now with the shape as such. I'm much more apt to be surprised that pink and green within these shapes are doing something." - Helen Frankenthaler