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Provenance

Kraushaar Galleries, New York Acquired from the above by the present owner, 1978

Exhibited

The New York Cultural Center, John Koch , February 21 - April 1, 1973, No. 36, illustrated p. 42 Hamilton, New York, Picker Art Gallery, Colgate University; University Park, Museum of Art, Pennsylvania State University, Models and Moments: Paintings and Drawings by John Koch , September 12 – December 21, 1977, no. 34, illustrated New  York, The Forbes Galleries, In the Face of Abstraction:  The Work of Paul Cadmus, John Koch, Edward Melcarth and Walter Stuempfig , August 20 - November 4, 1998, no. 13 Condition Canvas is not lined. SURFACE: in good condition, generally; mild crazing in browns under and around green armchair UNDER ULTRA VIOLET: no apparent inpainting 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

John Koch Two Models signed Koch (lower right) oil on canvas 30 by 20 inches (l76.1 by 50.8cm) Provenance Kraushaar Galleries, New York Acquired from the above by the present owner, 1978 Exhibited The New York Cultural Center, John Koch , February 21 - April 1, 1973, No. 36, illustrated p. 42 Hamilton, New York, Picker Art Gallery, Colgate University; University Park, Museum of Art, Pennsylvania State University, Models and Moments: Paintings and Drawings by John Koch , September 12 – December 21, 1977, no. 34, illustrated New  York, The Forbes Galleries, In the Face of Abstraction:  The Work of Paul Cadmus, John Koch, Edward Melcarth and Walter Stuempfig , August 20 - November 4, 1998, no. 13 Condition Canvas is not lined. SURFACE: in good condition, generally; mild crazing in browns under and around green armchair UNDER ULTRA VIOLET: no apparent inpainting 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.