Description:
Willem de Kooning (Dutch/American, 1904-1997)
The Man and the Big Blond, 1982, from the edition of 150 plus 15 artist's proofs, published by The Rainbow Art Foundation, New York. Signed within the matrix, numbered "XXXI/CL" in pencil within the image l.l., dry stamp l.l. Color lithograph on paper, image size 21 1/4 x 27 in. (53.9 x 68.5 cm),framed.
Condition: Not examined out of frame.
N.B. There was also a signed edition of 150 numbered with arabic numerals.
Estimate $1,500-2,000
Out of the frame the sheet is a heavy wove paper with a deckled lower edge, and measures 26 5/8 x 36 1/8 inches. The sheet is not hinged but is held to the backing mat with photo corners. The is extremely subtle toning and minor handling creases at the upper edges. There is a publisher's dry stamp l.l. and publication information explaining the edition stamped on the verso (see images).
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