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Provenance

E.V. Thaw & Co., New York Leo Castelli Gallery, New York Women's Division American Technion Society, New York Acquired by the present owner from the above in November 1962

Exhibited

New York, St. Moritz Hotel, Women's Division American Technion Society, Art Exhibit and Sale , November 1962, cat. no. 105 Rockville Centre, B'nai Sholom, A Loan Exhibition , 1963 Condition This work is in very good condition overall. The sheet has discolored slightly with age especially around the edges. There is evidence of light wear and handling along the edges including soft lifting at the bottom right corner, lower right edge and top left edge. Under raking light, scattered light and unobtrusive abrasions are visible in the painted areas. The sheet is hinged verso intermittently along the lateral edges. 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.

Catalog summary

Franz Kline Composition signed oil on paper 8 1/4 by 10 3/4 in. 21 by 27.3 cm. Executed in 1952. Provenance E.V. Thaw & Co., New York Leo Castelli Gallery, New York Women's Division American Technion Society, New York Acquired by the present owner from the above in November 1962 Exhibited New York, St. Moritz Hotel, Women's Division American Technion Society, Art Exhibit and Sale , November 1962, cat. no. 105 Rockville Centre, B'nai Sholom, A Loan Exhibition , 1963 Condition This work is in very good condition overall. The sheet has discolored slightly with age especially around the edges. There is evidence of light wear and handling along the edges including soft lifting at the bottom right corner, lower right edge and top left edge. Under raking light, scattered light and unobtrusive abrasions are visible in the painted areas. The sheet is hinged verso intermittently along the lateral edges. 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.