Lot 90
  • 90

Hans Hofmann

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description

  • Hans Hofmann
  • Untitled
  • signed and dated 42
  • ink and crayon on paper
  • 14 by 17 in. 35.5 by 43.2 cm.

Provenance

André Emmerich Gallery, Inc., New York
Private Collection
Christie's, New York, November 19, 1992, lot 309
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale

Exhibited

Atlanta, Heath Gallery, Hans Hofmann: Small Works and Provincetown Paintings, February - March 1983
La Jolla, Thomas Babeor Gallery, Hans Hofmann: Paintings and Works on Paper, February - April 1985

Condition

This work is in very good condition overall. The sheet is hinged on the reverse at the top two corners to the backing board. There are artist's pinholes in all 4 corners of the sheet. There is a soft undulation throughout with some lifting at the corners and edges of the sheet. There is some very pale time staining to the sheet and light wear at the bottom left and right corners. Framed under Plexiglas.
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