Helen Frankenthaler

André Emmerich Gallery, Inc., New York
Ace Gallery, Los Angeles 
Private Collection, Fort Worth
Sotheby's, New York, 20 November 1997, Lot 169 (consigned by the above)
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner 

Albany, New York State Museum, Cultural Education Center, New York: The State of Art, October - November 1977

This work is very good condition overall. There is evidence of light wear and handling along the edges, particularly at the corners and along the bottom edge. There is a light surface soiling throughout the work. The colors are bright and fresh. There are some minor inconsistencies and gradations in the paint application, inherent to the medium and artist’s staining technique. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, there is no evidence of restoration. Unframed.
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.
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"A really good picture looks as if it's happened at once. It's an immediate image...I think very often it takes ten of those over-labored efforts to produce one really beautiful wrist motion that is synchronized with your head and heart, and you have it, and there it looks as if it were born in a minute."

Helen Frankenthaler