Lot 150
  • 150

Willem de Kooning

Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 USD
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Description

  • Willem de Kooning
  • Untitled (Woman)
  • signed
  • oil and charcoal on vellum laid down on canvas
  • 19 1/2 by 24 in. 49.5 by 61 cm.
  • Executed in 1964.

Provenance

Matthew Carone Gallery, Fort Lauderdale
Private Collection, Davie, Florida
Sotheby's, New York, May 11, 2006, lot 159
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale

Condition

This work is in good condition overall. The vellum appears to have yellowed slightly with age. In the upper right current there is discoloration, as visible in the catalogue illustration. There are scattered spot accretions and evidence of light smudging to the charcoal. The vellum is mounted to canvas and framed under Plexiglas. *Please note the auction begins at 9:30 am on November 14th.*
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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