Description
Willem de Kooning (Dutch, 1904 – 1997)
Abstract Oil on Newspaper painting (NY Times, Friday Jan. 26, 1973).
Pencil signed lower right.
Provenance:
– Private Collector, East Hampton; acquired directly from the artist
– Private Collection, New York, circa 1977
– by Descent to present owner, Palm Beach Florida
A second similar piece (size) of this De Kooning Collection sold at Bruun Rasmussen Auctioneers 27, Feb 2007 (Price realized $53,323)
A third similar piece (size) by de Kooning from this collection was sold in 2015 via Christie’s and realized $68,750
Comes with letter from Daniel Welden (Master Printmaker) who worked directly with de Kooning attesting to the authenticity of this piece.
Paper Size: 11 5/8 x 14 3/8 in.
Overall Framed Size: 19 x 21.5 in.
Framed behind glass.
Letters of Authenticity and Opinion:
-Comes with letter from Daniel Welden (Master Printmaker) who worked directly with de Kooning attesting to the authenticity of this piece.
-Comes with a Letter of Opinion to authenticity be Mr. Austin Helmuth, Co-owner of Helmuth Stone Galleries.
Paper Size: 11.25 x 14 3/8 in.
Overall Framed Size: 19 x 21.5 in.
Framed behind glass.
Condition: Very Good. Commensurate of age and use. Wrinkles and toning throughout.
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