Oil on paper, framed. Featuring an abstract expressionist composition. Signed KLINE on the lower right corner. Label affixed to verso inscribed FRANZ KLINE / Abstract VIII. Another label inscribed BH 768L and signed. Also inscribed 004/82 and No. L1282 in pen. Stamped BH1. Gallery label inscribed HAUSER&ORCHARD GALLERY / Franz Kline / Abstract VIII. Attributed to Franz Kline (1910-1962, American). 20 x 29 cm (7.9 x 11.4 inches). PROVENANCE: This lot carries limited provenance from a Southern Italian estate

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