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Provenance

Leo Castelli Gallery, New York B.C. Holland Gallery, Chicago Private Collection, Illinois Sotheby's, New York, May 3, 1989, lot 126 Private Collection, Massachusetts The Pace Gallery, New York Carol Christensen Fine Art, Sausalito Acquired by the present owner from the above Condition This work is in good condition overall. There are scattered paint smudges that appear to be original and inherent to the artist’s working method. The sheet has yellowed slightly with age, particularly towards the edges and there are some scattered creases on the sheet. There is a small, 1/2 inch stain along the bottom edge and impressions from hinges at the top corners. The sheet is hinged verso to the matte at the corners. Framed under glass. 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

Franz Kline Untitled signed oil on paper 14 3/4 by 19 3/4 in. 37.5 by 50.2 cm. Executed in 1958-1959. Provenance Leo Castelli Gallery, New York B.C. Holland Gallery, Chicago Private Collection, Illinois Sotheby's, New York, May 3, 1989, lot 126 Private Collection, Massachusetts The Pace Gallery, New York Carol Christensen Fine Art, Sausalito Acquired by the present owner from the above Condition This work is in good condition overall. There are scattered paint smudges that appear to be original and inherent to the artist’s working method. The sheet has yellowed slightly with age, particularly towards the edges and there are some scattered creases on the sheet. There is a small, 1/2 inch stain along the bottom edge and impressions from hinges at the top corners. The sheet is hinged verso to the matte at the corners. Framed under glass. 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.