- 179
Helen Frankenthaler
Estimate
350,000 - 450,000 USD
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Description
- Helen Frankenthaler
- Sky Pit
- signed and dated '70; signed, titled and dated Jan. 1970 on the stretcher
- acrylic on canvas
- 92 5/8 by 46 in. 235.3 by 116.8 cm.
Provenance
André Emmerich Gallery, Inc., New York
Nicholas del Pesco, Marina del Ray
Jack Glenn Gallery, Corona Del Mar
De Ville Galleries, Beverly Hills
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 1983
Nicholas del Pesco, Marina del Ray
Jack Glenn Gallery, Corona Del Mar
De Ville Galleries, Beverly Hills
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 1983
Exhibited
Washington, D.C., Corcoran Gallery of Art; Seattle Art Museum; Houston, Museum of Fine Arts, Helen Frankenthaler: Paintings 1969-1974, April - November 1975, cat. no. 7, p. 39
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. There is evidence of light wear and handling at the edges, in particular the bottom corners. There are scattered surface accretions and a slight abrasion to the canvas in the upper right quadrant of the painting. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, there is a 2-inch area approximately 6 inches from the bottom that fluoresces brightly and appears to be the result of the repair of a 1.5-inch tear. 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.