International Paintings Art Auction

June 12, 2007

LOT 12

Lot 12

Attributed to Willem de Kooning (1904-1997)

Attributed to Willem de Kooning (1904-1997)
Lot 12 Details
Attributed to Willem de Kooning (1904-1997), Dutch/American

SEATED WOMAN

Pen and ink drawing on indistinctly watermarked paper ... Made in US; signed lower right. Unframed.
10.8" x 8.0" (27.3 cm x 20.3 cm)

Estimate $3,000-$5,000

Realised: $2,760
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

Ex.Coll. Willard Vine Clerk, possibly by descent through his family; By descent to the present Private Collection, Toronto

Note:

Willard Vine Clerk’s family were among the founding patrons of MOMA, New York.
This work may relate to De Kooning’s drawings published for Frank O’Hara’s book, Poems.

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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