Lot 13
  • 13

Willem de Kooning

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

  • Willem de Kooning
  • Untitled
  • signed; dedicated on the reverse To Philip Pavia from Elaine & Bill ca.1979
  • charcoal on paper
  • 11 by 8 1/2 in. 27.9 by 21.6 cm.

Provenance

Philip Pavia (gift of the artist)
Gift of the above to the present owner circa 1982

Condition

This work is in very good condition overall. The sheet is window mounted and hinged on the reverse at the top to the backing board. There is some pale time staining to the sheet and slight discoloration along the extreme edges due to the mat. There is some light scattered surface soiling and finger prints evident, likely due to the artist's working method Framed under glass.
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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