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Tom Wesselmann
Estimate
35,000 - 45,000 GBP
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Description
- Tom Wesselmann
- Mouth Fragment
signed and dated 1973 on the reverse
- oil on cut-out canvas laid down on card
- overall: 17 by 20.5cm.; 6 5/8 by 8 1/4 in.
Provenance
Galerie Benden & Klimczak, Cologne/Viersen
Private Collection, Düsseldorf
Private Collection, Düsseldorf
Condition
Colours: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate although the overall tonality is much brighter and more vibrant in the original work where the red tends more towards crimson and the white paint has highlights of yellow.
Condition: This work is in very good condition. There is a minute pinhead sized media accretion to the centre right of the lower lip. There is a fine layer of dust between the glass and the work.
"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."