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Helen Frankenthaler
Estimate
250,000 - 350,000 USD
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Description
- Helen Frankenthaler
- Soul of the Albino
- signed; signed, titled and dated 7/58 St. Jean de Luz on the stretcher
- oil on canvas primed with gesso
- 42 by 41 in. 106.7 by 104.1 cm.
Provenance
André Emmerich Gallery, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 1958
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 1958
Exhibited
Pasadena Art Mueum, November 1963 - July 1964 (Extended Loan)
Santa Barbara Museum of Art, October 1964 (Indefinite Loan)
Santa Barbara Museum of Art, October 1964 (Indefinite Loan)
Literature
Barbara Rose, Frankenthaler, New York, 1974, no. 56, p. 126, illustrated
John Elderfield, Frankenthaler, New York, 1989, p. 125, illustrated
Condition
This work is in good condition overall. There is fine craquelure at the pull margins and scattered craquelure located in the more heavily impastoed areas. Most notably, there is a 1 inch irregularly shaped area of cracking located 9 ½ inches from the right edge and 2 ½ inches from the bottom edge. There is a spot abrasion with pinpoint paint loss located 18 ½ inches from the right edge along the bottom edge. There is also evidence of wear and handling at the edges. Under ultra violet light inspection, there is no evidence of restoration. Framed.
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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.