Lot 225
  • 225

Helen Frankenthaler

Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 USD
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Description

  • Helen Frankenthaler
  • Six O'Clock Light
  • signed; signed, titled and dated 1979 on the reverse

  • acrylic on canvas
  • 59 by 62 1/2 in. 150 by 158.8 cm.

Provenance

Acquired directly from the artist 

Condition

This work is in very good condition overall. There is evidence of light handling and wear at the edges. There are exposed staple marks and areas of unprimed canvas along the top edge of the work, which are inherent to the artist's working method. There is a fine 3 inch linear abrasion located 2 ½ inches from the top edge and 2 ½ inches from the left edge. Under ultra violet light inspection, there is no evidence of restoration. Framed.
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