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Hans Hofmann
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- Hans Hofmann
- Composition In Blue
- Signed in brown ink
Edition 120 - Seriograph touched with gouache
- image: 431 by 357 mm 17 by 13 7/8 in
- sheet: 560 by 435 mm 22 by 17 1/8 in
Screenprint in colors with gouache additions, 1952, signed in ink (slightly faded), a proof aside from the numbered edition of 120, on wove paper, published by Esther Gentle, New York, framed
Condition
With margins. Several fine cracks to the pigment in the blue and pale light-stain. A few vertical creases at the sheet edges, particularly in the left margin, and some traces of stray ink. A few small nicks and tears at the sheet edges and pin holes in the upper corners. Two inconspicuous spots of adhesive residue along upper sheet edge and a few tiny fox marks scattered in the margins. The verso with some light handling creases, a few spots of stray ink and scattered surface soiling (small hinge remnant at the lower center sheet edge.)
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.