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HANS HOFMANN | The Pink Mountain
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- Hans Hofmann
- The Pink Mountain
- signed and dated 60; signed, dated October 8, 1964 and dedicated to my nephew O-Hans Theo Hofmann on the reverse
- oil on canvas mounted on panel
- 16 by 20 in. 40.6 by 50.8 cm.
- Executed in 1960-64.
Provenance
Private Collection, Austria
im Kinsky, Vienna, 26 November 2015, Lot 891
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner
im Kinsky, Vienna, 26 November 2015, Lot 891
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner
Literature
Suzi Villiger, Ed., Hans Hofmann Catalogue Raisonné of Paintings, Volume III (1952-1965), Burlington 2014, cat. no. P1287, p. 283
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. The canvas is mounted on panel. There is evidence of light surface soiling and dust accumulation. The corners and edges of the work show signs of wear and handling with a few associated minor losses to the pigment along the perimeter. Some of the impastoed peaks are slightly dulled and there are a few, pinpoint losses to the peaks. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, there is no evidence of restoration. 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.