Willem de Kooning (Dutch, 1904 – 1997)
Abstract oil on Newspaper (NY Times, Friday Jan. 26, 1973). Pencil signed lower left.
Provenance:
– Private Collector, East Hampton New York; acquired directly from the artist
– Private Collection, New york, circa 1977
– by Descent, Palm Beach, circa 2002
– Bruun Rasmussen Auctioneers, 27 Feb 2007 (Price Realized: $53,323)
A third piece 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: 11.25 x 14 3/8 in.
Overall Framed Size: 19 x 21.5 in.
Framed behind glass.