Description:
Willem de Kooning (Dutch/American, 1904-1997)
Paris Review, 1979, edition of 200. Signed "deKooning" in pencil l.r., numbered "67/200" in pencil l.l., signed, dated, and identified within the matrix. Color offset lithograph on paper, image size 23 x 29 1/4 in., framed. Condition: Possible subtle toning, not examined out of frame.
Provenance: The estate of Donald A. Hall Jr., New Hampshire.
N.B. Donald Hall published his first book of poetry at the age of 26; he was also a passionate patron and admirer of fine arts. He was the first literary editor of the Paris Review (1953-1961) and during his tenure collected the lithographs used for the covers created by icons of the art world including Robert Motherwell, Andy Warhol, and Willem de Kooning, to name a few.
Estimate $1,000-1,500
Sheet size 28 x 34 in. Toning, scattered small crimps and creases to edges, crease to upper center margin measures approximately 2 1/2 in., circular stain near center of lower edge (in margin),stains and pencil markings to the verso.
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Keywords
Donald A. Hall Jr., Robert Motherwell, Donald HallRobin S.R. Starr
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