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Provenance

Gift of the artist to Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Langdon, Freehold, New Jersey Sotheby's, New York, October 8, 1986, Lot 3 Luise Ross Gallery, New York Acquired from the above in October, 1986

Literature

Francis V. O'Connor, ed., Jackson Pollock, A Catalogue Raisonné of Paintings, Drawings, and Other Works , supplement to vol. 3, New York, 1995, p. 18, pl. no. 12, illustrated Condition The drawing appears to be in good condition. There is slight yellowing of the paper which is not distracting and there is a very small scuff of approximately 1 mm in upper right corner. Hard creases lower left corner. 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.

Catalog summary

Jackson Pollock Greetings Inscribed Greetings , on mount lower left and Lee and Jackson , on mount lower right ink, crayon and pencil on paper mounted on red card sheet: 5 1/2 by 3 1/4 in. 14 by 8.3 cm. mount: 6 1/2 by 3 3/4 in. 16.5 by 9.5 cm. Executed in 1946. Provenance Gift of the artist to Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Langdon, Freehold, New Jersey Sotheby's, New York, October 8, 1986, Lot 3 Luise Ross Gallery, New York Acquired from the above in October, 1986 Literature Francis V. O'Connor, ed., Jackson Pollock, A Catalogue Raisonné of Paintings, Drawings, and Other Works , supplement to vol. 3, New York, 1995, p. 18, pl. no. 12, illustrated Condition The drawing appears to be in good condition. There is slight yellowing of the paper which is not distracting and there is a very small scuff of approximately 1 mm in upper right corner. Hard creases lower left corner. 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.