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Willem de Kooning
(American/Dutch, 1904-1997)
Portrait of a Woman
Estimate: $6,000-$10,000
Sold
$3,000
Live Auction
What Do You See? The Collection of Sidney Rothberg, Part IV
Location
Philadelphia
Size
23 3/4 x 18 in. (60.3 x 45.7cm)
Description
Willem de Kooning
(American/Dutch, 1904-1997)
Portrait of a Woman
graphite and watercolor on paper
23 3/4 x 18 in. (60.3 x 45.7cm)
The Collection of Sidney Rothberg, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
This lot is located in Philadelphia.
Condition
Framed: 25 x 19 x 1 in.The drawing is in overall good condition. The paper is toned and there is burn at the extreme edges from the framing. The paper is not hinged to a mount but is free in the frame. The top edge has been torn from a notebook. The paper is slightly undulating and there are some soft handling creases, for instance running diagonally at top right. There are a few scattered spots of foxing, such as at the bottom center. Additional images available upon request.
Provenance
Provenance:Plaza Art Galleries, Inc., New York, New York.