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There are painters and artists around the world who have created popular and expensive paintings. Some of the artists who have gained immortality through their work of art include Pablo Picasso, Vincent Van Gogh, Jasper Johns and William De Kooning. Many of the world's expensive paintings have been created by these popular artists. The Police Gazette is one of the paintings created by William De Kooning. The Police Gazette is one of excellent options for someone willing to go in for an expensive painting gift pieces.
About the painter
William De Kooning is one of the popular painters who specialize in abstract paintings. Born in the city of Rotterdam in the country of Netherlands, William De Kooning created some of the best abstract paintings in this part of the world.
The still life paintings that were created by William De Kooning were as fabulous as those which depicted landscapes. Some of the popular paintings of William De Kooning include the likes of Police Gazette, Twp Men Standing and Seated Figure.
About the painting
The Police Gazette was one of William De Kooning's abstract painting creations. William De Kooning created this amazing painting in the year 1955. The painting basically depicts a landscape on the canvas. The painting of Police Gazette most comprises the color of yellow, red and green.
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The painter, William De Kooning, created this remarkable work of art in course of his study in the American city of New York. It was only after the completion of the painting that the painter moved his base to East Hampton.
Auction of the painting
In the year 2006, the Police Gazette painting was put up for auction. Before the auction of the painting took place, it belonged to David Geffen. In a private sale, the painting changed hands from David Geffen to Steven A Cohen. The sale price of the painting of Police Gazette was recorded US $ 63.5 million at that time.
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Since the creation of the painting, it has changed many hands. William De Kooning sold the painting to Sidney Janis after its creation. Eugene Thaw, an art dealer and collector, also had owned the magnificent painting of Police Gazette. The Sculls had sold the Police Gazette at Sotheby's in the year 1973 for a price of US $180, 000. The painting is one of the ideal expensive painting gift pieces.
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