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Hans Hofmann
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
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Description
- Hans Hofmann
- Afternoon on the Harbor
- signed and dated 39; signed and titled on the reverse
- oil on panel
- 30 by 36 in. 76.2 by 91.4 cm.
Provenance
Estate of the Artist
André Emmerich Gallery, Inc., New York (acquired in 1989)
Acquired by the present owner from the above
André Emmerich Gallery, Inc., New York (acquired in 1989)
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Exhibited
New York, Kootz Gallery, Hans Hofmann: The First Showing of Landscapes Created from 1936-1939, April - May 1953
Literature
Sam Hunter, Hans Hofmann, New York, 1963, pl. 3, n.p., illustrated (referenced in this citation as Toward the Evening in the Provincetown Harbor)
Suzi Villiger, ed., Hans Hofmann Catalogue Raisonné of Paintings, Vol. II: 1901-1951, London, 2014, cat. no. P242, p. 147, illustrated
Suzi Villiger, ed., Hans Hofmann Catalogue Raisonné of Paintings, Vol. II: 1901-1951, London, 2014, cat. no. P242, p. 147, illustrated
Condition
This work is in good condition overall. There are vertical hairline cracks in the pigment that run intermittently along the top edge. There is light wear at the extreme edges of the board. Under Ultraviolet light, there is evidence of restoration at the lower center edge, in the pink pigment and at the upper left edge. 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.