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Hans Hofmann
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Hans Hofmann
- Amphibious Life
signed and dated 43
oil on card mounted on canvas
- 30 5/8 by 41 in. 77.8 by 104.1 cm.
Provenance
Robert and Helga Hoenigsberg, New York (acquired directly from the artist circa 1960)
André Emmerich Gallery, Inc., New York (acquired from the above in 1977)
Sotheby Parke-Bernet, New York, October 20, 1977, lot 211
Armand J. Castellani, Buffalo (acquired from the above sale)
Marisa del Re Gallery, New York (acquired from the above in 1985)
Acquired by the present owner from the above in November 1985
André Emmerich Gallery, Inc., New York (acquired from the above in 1977)
Sotheby Parke-Bernet, New York, October 20, 1977, lot 211
Armand J. Castellani, Buffalo (acquired from the above sale)
Marisa del Re Gallery, New York (acquired from the above in 1985)
Acquired by the present owner from the above in November 1985
Exhibited
Exh. Cat., Houston, The Museum of Fine Arts, Hans Hofmann: A Retrospective Exhibition, 1976, p. 47, illustrated
Philadelphia, Makler Gallery, Recent Acquisitions, September 1977
Philadelphia, Makler Gallery, Recent Acquisitions, September 1977
Condition
This work is in fair condition overall. There is evidence of light handling and wear, and scattered craquelure throughout the surface. There are scattered losses to the media throughout the composition, most notably in places in the upper right quadrant; a 1 x 1 in. loss 3 in. from the left and 9 in. from the bottom; and a 3/4 x 3/4 in. loss 6 in. from the right and 14 in. from the bottom. Under ultraviolet light, there is evidence of restoration around the edges and in places throughout the composition. 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.