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Franz Kline
Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 USD
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Description
- Franz Kline
- 47 Series No. 4
- signed; signed and dated 47 on the reverse
- oil and ink on paper
- 21 1/2 by 28 in. 54.6 by 71.1 cm.
Provenance
Martha Jackson Gallery, New York
Private Collection, Chicago
Private Collection, Palm Beach
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Private Collection, Chicago
Private Collection, Palm Beach
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. 15, illustrated in color
Rivoli- Turin, Castello di Rivoli Museo d'Arte Contemporanea, Franz Kline 1910-1962, October 2004 - January 2005, p. 175, illustrated in color
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. There is evidence of light wear at corners and edges with some scattered flattened creases near the edges. The exposed sheet has yellowed slightly with age. There is evidence of fine craquelure to the white pigment near the upper left corner. Framed under Plexiglas.
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.