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Hans Hofmann
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
- Hans Hofmann
- Untitled (To Michel Tapié)
- signed, dated 42 and dedicated to Michel Tapié
- oil on panel
- 14 3/8 by 12 3/4 in. 36.5 by 32.4 cm.
Provenance
Collection of the artist
Collection of Michel Tapié, Paris (acquired circa 1957)
Estate of Eugene and Florence Schwartz, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Collection of Michel Tapié, Paris (acquired circa 1957)
Estate of Eugene and Florence Schwartz, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Exhibited
New York, Loretta Howard Gallery, Group Show, May - August 2010
Literature
Suzi Villiger, ed., Hans Hofmann: Catalogue Raisonné of Paintings, Vol. II, London, 2014, cat. no. P382, p. 229, illustrated in color
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. Upon very close inspection, there are some fine, unobtrusive vertical hairline cracks in the pigment following the direction of the wood grain and due to the artist's chosen support. There are a few minor areas of craquelure noted where the pigment is more heavily applied and 2 minor, pinpoint pigment losses noted in the lower center and lower center-right of the composition. Under Ultraviolet light inspection there is no evidence of restoration. 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.