威廉・德庫寧 |《女子》

Martha Jackson Gallery, New York
Mr. and Mrs. John Hay Whitney, New York
Sotheby's, New York, 10 May 1999, Lot 42 (consigned by the above) 
Private Collection, Tokyo 
Christie's, New York, 14 November 2002, Lot 128
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner

This work is in good condition overall. There is evidence of handling and wear to the edges including a tear at the right corner and a repaired tear at the bottom left corner, which is obscured by the mat. There is timestaining to the sheet visible, particularly where the mat hits the sheet. Upon close inspection there are numerous small areas in the upper register where the paper has been repaired which under ultraviolet light fluoresce darkly. The sheet is hinged in the top corner. Framed under Plexiglass.
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.

"The women I paint now are very friendly and pastoral, like my landscapes, and not so aggressive. Women are the symbol of civilization, like the Venus of Willendorf. I can't get away from the femaleness—those breasts are such great shapes." Willem de Kooning