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Franz Kline
Estimate
300,000 - 400,000 USD
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Description
- Franz Kline
- Untitled
- signed and dated 48
- oil on paper mounted on board
- 21 1/2 by 27 3/4 in. 54.6 by 70.5 cm.
Provenance
Dr. Jack Greenbaum, New York (acquired directly from the artist)
Harold Diamond, New York
Joseph H. Hirshhorn, New York
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Washington D.C.
Christie's, New York, May 6, 1986, lot 16
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Exhibited
New York, Allan Stone Gallery, Franz Kline: Architecture and Atmosphere, October 1997 - January 1998, cat. no. 16, illustrated in color
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. There is scattered fine and stable craquelure. The mounted paper sheet exhibits signs of wear at the edges and corners with associated small losses. There are scattered colorless accretions which fluoresce brightly under ultraviolet light inspection. Under further ultraviolet light inspection, there are no signs 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.