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FRANZ KLINE | Untitled
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- Franz Kline
- Untitled
- signed; signed with the artist's initials and dated 45 on the reverse
- oil on Masonite
- 17 by 23 in. 43.2 by 58.4 cm.
Provenance
Collection of Jacques Kline, Bristol, Pennsylvania (gift of the artist to his brother)
Christie's, New York, 9 November 1979, Lot 8
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner
Christie's, New York, 9 November 1979, Lot 8
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner
Exhibited
Seattle Art Museum, The Richard and Jane Lang Collection, February - April 1984, cat. no. 19, p. 35, illustrated
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. There is evidence of light wear and handling to the edges. Visible only under extreme raking light, there are stable hairline drying cracks throughout. There is a pinpoint loss in the center of the work ¾ in. from the bottom edge. Along the extreme edges there is gold pigment visible from a previous frame. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, there are no signs 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.