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John Wesley
Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 USD
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Description
- John Wesley
- Swee'pea
- signed, titled and dated 1992 on the reverse
- acrylic on canvas
- 29 1/2 by 22 1/2 in. 74.9 by 57.2 cm.
Provenance
Daniel Weinberg Gallery, Los Angeles
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Exhibited
Santa Monica, Daniel Weinberg Gallery, John Wesley: A Survey of Paintings 1962-1992, October - November 1992
Venice, Fondazione Prada, John Wesley, June - October 2009, no. 553, p. 340, illustrated in color
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. There is a 1 ½ inch abrasion located at the upper right corner of the cloud approximately 1 inch from the right edge and 5 inches from the top, where there are minute and unobtruisive spot losses the paint revealing the white underpaint. Under ultraviolet light there is no evidence of restoration. Framed.
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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.