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Tom Wesselmann
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
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Description
- Tom Wesselmann
- Study for Smoker
- signed and dated 73
- graphite and watercolour on paper
- 29.5 by 27cm.; 11 5/8 by 10 5/8 in.
Provenance
Galerie Benden & Klimczak, Cologne/Viersen
Private Collection, Viersen
Private Collection, Viersen
Condition
Colours: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate although the overall tonality is much brighter and warmer in the original work where the hand tends more to a warm orange and the paper towards pale cream.
Condition: This works is in very good condition. Executed on cream wove paper, the sheet is securely attached to a backing board in several places on the reverse. There is a light undulation to the extreme edges of the sheet and there is a very fine paper crease towards the lower centre of the extreme left edge.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."