Details

Provenance

Sidney Janis Gallery, New York New Arts Gallery, Atlanta Private Collection C & M Arts, New York Acquired by the present owner from the above

Exhibited

Atlanta, New Arts Gallery, Kline , April - May 1961, no. XIV, illustrated Condition This work is in good condition overall. There are some scattered flattened creases to the sheet. There is a small tear located 4 inches from upper right corner. There are scattered brown spots which appear to be inherent to the work and the artist's working method. The paperboard is hinged verso to the matte at the corners. Framed under Plexiglas. 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. Catalogue Note "I rather feel that painting is a form of drawing and the painting that I like has a form of drawing to it. I don't see how it could be disassociated from the nature of drawing." - Franz Kline, 1960

Catalog summary

Franz Kline Untitled signed and dated 60 oil and ink on paper mounted on paperboard 12 by 10 1/2 in. 30.5 by 26.7 cm. Provenance Sidney Janis Gallery, New York New Arts Gallery, Atlanta Private Collection C & M Arts, New York Acquired by the present owner from the above Exhibited Atlanta, New Arts Gallery, Kline , April - May 1961, no. XIV, illustrated Condition This work is in good condition overall. There are some scattered flattened creases to the sheet. There is a small tear located 4 inches from upper right corner. There are scattered brown spots which appear to be inherent to the work and the artist's working method. The paperboard is hinged verso to the matte at the corners. Framed under Plexiglas. 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. Catalogue Note "I rather feel that painting is a form of drawing and the painting that I like has a form of drawing to it. I don't see how it could be disassociated from the nature of drawing." - Franz Kline, 1960