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Willem de Kooning
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Willem de Kooning
- Figure
- signed
- oil and charcoal on vellum
- 42 1/8 by 36 1/2 in. 107 by 92.7 cm.
- Executed circa 1972.
Provenance
Private Collection
Chicago, Museum of Contemporary Art Auction, 1 December 1978, Lot 15
Private Collection, Chicago (acquired from the above sale)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Chicago, Museum of Contemporary Art Auction, 1 December 1978, Lot 15
Private Collection, Chicago (acquired from the above sale)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Condition
This work is in good condition overall. The sheet is undulated throughout. There is evidence of time staining, particularly along the perimeter of the sheet and scattered areas of soft creasing to the throughout. There are some scattered surface accretions evident. There are some minor tears at the right upper edge of the sheet only visible when unframed. There is a horizontal tear along the left edge measuring 2 inches and appears to have been repaired. 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.
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.
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.