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The sheet is hinged at the upper corners to the backing board and undulates slightly. The sheet has shifted slightly in tone. Hinge remains with associated discoloration are to the upper corners. Soft creases and crimps are intermittently, more notably near the edges. A small linear abrasion is to the lower left edge, above "Regards". A small paper loss is to the left upper edge. Pinpoint spots of soiling and small areas of discoloration are intermittently, more notably near the edges and corners. There is no apparent inpainting visible under ultraviolet light.
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Lot 1009Sale 17028
UntitledWillem de Kooning (1904-1997)Estimate: USD 7,000 - 10,000
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