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John Wesley
Estimate
120,000 - 180,000 USD
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Description
- John Wesley
- Graf Zeppelin Crossing the Little Miami
signed, titled and dated 1976 on the reverse
- acrylic on canvas
- 42 by 50 in. 107 by 127 cm.
Provenance
Fredrick & Freiser, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 2006
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 2006
Exhibited
New York, Robert Elkon Gallery, John Wesley: Patriotic Tableaux, November - December 1976
Seoul, Gallery Hyundai, Fortune Cookies Projects, American Funnies: Roy Lichtenstein, John Wesley and Robert Crumb, May 2006, cat. no. 10, illustrated in color
Literature
Exh. Cat., Venice, Fondazione Prada on San Giorgio Maggiore Island, John Wesley, June - October 2009, cat. no. 324, p. 205, illustrated in color
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. There is evidence is light wear and handling along the edges. There are scattered accretions primarily visible in the lighter colored areas. There are a few areas which fluoresce brightly under UV light which appear inherent to the artist's working method. Under ultraviolet light inspection there is no evidence of restoration. Framed under Plexiglas.
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.