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Original portrait painting in the manner of the French visual painter Elaine de Kooning. We base this attribution on the same medium, style, subject, complexity, and signature used by de Kooning. Medium: Mixed media on paper. Condition: Very good overall appearance. Be sure and view all pics for condition. Size: 17 x 23 inches. Fine New Frame: 24 x 30 inches.
From the private estate of a long time art collector. According to the consignor this fine painting has not undergone an expert authentication certification process, hence is being sold as manner of the artist.
Elaine Marie Catherine de Kooning was an Abstract Expressionist and Figurative Expressionist painter in the post-World War II era. She wrote extensively on the art of the period and was an editorial associate for Art News magazine.
Born: March 12, 1918, Brooklyn, New York, NY.
Died: February 1, 1989 (age 70 years), Southampton, NY.
Period: Abstract expressionism.
Four Seasons Auction Gallery/Aardvark Antiques, LLC does not authenticate thus the very low auction estimates. We welcome you to bring an expert in to examine any of our art. This piece is sold In the Manner of the artist, it is not accompanied by any authentication issued by the artist's authority. Our definition of In the manner of: The auction house believes that the work is done in the manner or style of the named artist and is possibly after their lifetime. It is fully bidders' responsibility to check and inspect the artwork for accuracy, provenance, etc. before putting a bid.
Congratulations to the winning bidder! Fantastic original art!!
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