Lot 195
  • 195

Helen Frankenthaler

Estimate
250,000 - 350,000 USD
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Description

  • Helen Frankenthaler
  • Boulevard
  • signed and dated '73
  • acrylic on canvas
  • 79 1/4 by 257 in. 201.3 by 652.8 cm.

Provenance

André Emmerich Gallery, Inc., New York
The Bank of New York, New York
Sotheby's, New York, May 2, 1985, lot 78
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale

Condition

This work is in very good condition overall. There is evidence of light wear and handling around the edges. There are some diagonal wrinkles near the center. There are faint water marks to the canvas located in the center of the upper edge, to the left of the purple section, and there is another possible water mark located on the lower edge, to the right of the center. Under ultraviolet light inspection, there does not appear to be any restoration. Unframed.
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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