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The three sheets are hinged to the backing board at the upper corners. Surface dust is scattered. Pinpoint losses are to the edges and corner tips of the blue sheet, and faint surface scuffs and scratches are scattered. Areas of bumping are to the corner tips of the gold sheet, and there are a few pinpoint areas of loss. A possible area of wear is to the left upper edge of the gold sheet. Very minor bumping at the edges and corner tips of the pink sheet, as well as a soft crease at the upper left corner. There is no apparent inpainting visible under ultraviolet light.
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Lot 177Sale 21597
Monochrome und Feuer (Triptych)YVES KLEIN (1928-1962)Estimate: USD 12,000 - 18,000
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