Helen Frankenthaler

André Emmerich Gallery, Inc., New York
Private Collection, Philadelphia
Sotheby's, New York, 12 November 2014, Lot 198
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner

This work is in very good condition overall. The canvas is unlined. There is evidence of very light wear and handling along the edges. The canvas is slightly slack on the stretcher. The brown pigment extending horizontally along the bottom half of the painting is thinly applied and has created an uneven texture, but appears stable and inherent to the artist’s working method. Under raking light there are some light surface abrasions visible. There is a very faint ½ inch unobtrusive vertical surface accretion in the upper left quadrant roughly 5 inches from the left edge. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, there is no evidence of restoration. Framed.
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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"One really beautiful wrist motion, that is synchronized with your head and heart, and you have it. It looks as if it were born in a minute."

Helen Frankenthaler