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Tom Wesselmann
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description
- Tom Wesselmann
- Smoker Sculpture Edition
signed and numbered 10/15 on the reverse
painted aluminum
- 12 by 32 by 13 ¾ in.
- 30.5 by 81 by 35 cm.
- Executed in 1981, this work is number 10 from an edition of 15 plus 3 artist's proofs and 2 dedicated proofs.
Provenance
Galerie JGM, Paris
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. There are a few scattered pinpoint colorless surface accretions which fluoresce under ultra violet light. Otherwise, under UV light inspection, there is no evidence of inpainting and there are no apparent condition problems with this 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.
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.