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Willem De Kooning
Estimate
45,000 - 65,000 GBP
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Description
- Willem de Kooning
- Two Women
- signed, dated Xmas 1959 and dedicated to John wishing him the best of everything
- ink on paper
- 59 by 47.2 cm. 23 1/4 by 18 5/8 in.
Provenance
Private Collection
Xavier Fourcade Inc., New York
Christie's, New York, 14 February 1989, Lot 18
Gagosian Gallery, New York
Private Collection, USA
Sotheby's, New York, 13 May 2010, Lot 338
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Xavier Fourcade Inc., New York
Christie's, New York, 14 February 1989, Lot 18
Gagosian Gallery, New York
Private Collection, USA
Sotheby's, New York, 13 May 2010, Lot 338
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality contains fewer magenta undertones in the original.
Condition:
This work is in good condition. The sheet is attached verso to the mount in several places and is irregularly cut in the lower right corner. There are faint handling marks and creases throughout with a few associated minute and unobtrusive tears to the extreme vertical edges, some of which appear to have been consolidated, and a further small tear towards the upper left corner. Close inspection reveals a few small media accretions in places, some of which are possibly original.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."