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Tom Wesselmann
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- Tom Wesselmann
- Smoker Banner
- signed and numbered 26/30 on a label affixed to the reverse
- shaped color vinyl on plasticised panel
- 56 3/4 by 63 in. 144 by 160 cm.
- Executed in 1971, this work is number 26 from an edition of 30.
Provenance
Private Collection, Spain
Piasa, Paris, June 5, 2007, Lot 115
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Exhibited
Boston University, The Institute of Contemporary Art, Tom Wesselmann: Graphics 1964 - 1977, April - June 1978, p. 18, illustrated (another example exhibited)
Condition
This work is in good condition overall. There are scattered unobtrusive surface abrasions. Of note, however, there is a 2 inch surface abrasion located at the tip of the cigarette. There are two ½ abrasions and tears where it appears the plastic panel has cracked beneath the surface located respectively at the tip of the cigarette and the extreme top right corner of the smoke.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.