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Hans Hofmann
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
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Description
- Hans Hofmann
- Flowering Waves
- signed; signed, titled and dated 1953 on the reverse
- oil on panel
- 10 1/4 by 20 in. 26 by 50.8 cm.
Provenance
Mr. and Mrs. Clement Greenberg, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 1975
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 1975
Literature
Sam Hunter, Hans Hofmann, New York, 1963, fig. 45, illustrated in color
Jesse Murray, "Hans Hofmann's Use of Nature as Aesthetic Norm," Arts Magazine, Vol. 55, 1981, no. 6, pp. 108-109
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. There is evidence of wear and handling at the edges and the corners. There is stable craquelure in the areas of heavy impasto. Under ultraviolet light inspection, there is no evidence of restoration. Framed.
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.