Lot 451
  • 451

Willem De Kooning (1904 - 1997)

Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description

  • Willem De Kooning (1904 - 1997)
  • Untitled, 'circa' 1965
  • charcoal on vellum
  • Sheet: 15 3/4 by 13 1/4 in. (40 by 33.7 cm.)
  • Executed 'circa' 1965.
charcoal on vellum; dedicated 'to Lisa love DAD'

Provenance

Lisa de Kooning, New York (gift of the artist)
Ioannis Glykokokalos, New York (acquired from the above 'circa' 1970)
Thence by descent to the present owner

Condition

This work is in good condition overall. The edges of the sheet are uneven. There are minor tears and losses to the lower edge. There are handling and stray media marks throughout. There are several creases to the lower right corner. Unframed.
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