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Helen Frankenthaler
Estimate
250,000 - 350,000 USD
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Description
- Helen Frankenthaler
- Chatham Light
- signed; signed, titled and dated 1969 on the reverse
- acrylic on canvas
- 105 by 94 in. 266.7 by 238.8 cm.
Provenance
André Emmerich Gallery, Inc., New York
David Mirvish Gallery, Toronto
Acquired by the present owner from the above
David Mirvish Gallery, Toronto
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Exhibited
New York, Whitney Museum of American Art, Annual Exhibition of Contemporary American Painting, December 1969 - February 1970
New York, Andrew Crispo Gallery, 20th Century American Paintings and Sculpture, 1977, cat. no. 17
New York, Andrew Crispo Gallery, 20th Century American Paintings and Sculpture, 1977, cat. no. 17
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. The edges show evidence of light wear and handling. There are some scattered accretions along the canvas. The canvas itself shows some light surface abrasions, most notably, a white scratch along the left side extending from the middle to the bottom edge of the painting. The weave of the canvas is visible throughout, which is inherent to the artist's working method. A faint horizontal impression from the stretcher bar is visible under close inspection in the center of the canvas. 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.