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Elaine De Kooning
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Elaine de Kooning
- Portrait of John Bernard Myers
- oil on canvas
- 50 1/4 by 30 in. 127.6 by 76.2 cm.
- Executed circa 1952-53.
Provenance
John Bernard Myers
Private Collection
Private Collection (by descent from the above)
Christie's, New York, March 7, 2007, lot 195
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Private Collection
Private Collection (by descent from the above)
Christie's, New York, March 7, 2007, lot 195
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Condition
This work is in fair condition overall. The canvas has been lined. There is extensive fine scattered craquelure and light surface soiling throughout. The canvas undulates slightly. Under Ultraviolet light inspection there are small scattered areas of inpainting evident. 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.