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Tom Wesselmann
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Tom Wesselmann
- From Smoker #24
- signed and dated 76
- pencil and thinned liquitex on rag paper
- image: 21.5 by 21cm.; 8 1/2 by 8 1/4 in.
- sheet: 28.5 by 38.2cm.; 11 1/4 by 15 1/8 in.
Provenance
Galerie Benden & Klimczak, Cologne
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Literature
The Estate of Tom Wesselmann, Tom Wesselmann, Milan 2005, p. 122, illustrated in colour
Condition
Colours: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is much vibrant and more vibrant in the original. The teeth tend more towards a banana yellow, the nails and tounge tend more towards a deep salmon and the thumb has more pink undertones.
Condition: This work is in very good condition. Executed on cream wove paper and securely hinged in all four corners to the backing board. There is very slight undulation to the sheet. There are very faint rub marks around the composition, only visible upon close inspection.
"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."