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Willem de Kooning, Manner of: Women - Willem de Kooning (Dutch, 1904-1997) Manner of: Women. Gouache and pencil on paper. Signed lower right. Verso marked with reference number (559) and ”DK 66.” This painting is accompanied by a document of examination (describing the painting as ”in the manner of de Kooning”) issued by Anderson Art Gallery, Romania in 2004. Unframed. Willem de Kooning was a Dutch abstract expressionist artist who moved to the U.S. in 1926 and became one of the leaders of the New York avant-garde. Within his nearly seven decades as a successful artist, de Kooning pioneered the gestural, abstract style of Action Painting that became the staple of New York abstract expressionism. 8 x 9 inches; 20.4 x 23.2 cm. Very good condition with minor signs of aging; the paper is slightly warped. NOTE: If documentation is not listed, the lot is sold without documents. Please refer to our Terms and Conditions prior to bidding. Color fidelity of photos presented is not guaranteed. Lack of a condition statement does not imply that a lot is perfect. Please examine photos, read descriptions, and contact the Gallery with any questions prior to bidding.