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Lot 207
  • 207

Tom Wesselmann

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description

  • Tom Wesselmann
  • Study for Seascape (Long Beach with Sky)
  • signed and dated 91

  • pencil and liquitex on board
  • 38 by 50cm.; 15 by 19 3/4 in.

Provenance

Galerie Benden & Klimczak, Cologne
Galerie Hafenrichter & Flügel, Nurenberg
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner

Condition

Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is brighter and more vibrant in the original, with the corridor of light green hues that stretch into the foreground tending more towards a bright mint green in the original. the paper tends more towards an even cream tone throughout. Condition: This owkris in very good condition. The sheet is hinged to the backing mount at intervals along the reverse. There is extremely light wear to the lower left and upper right and left extreme corner tips . On very close inspection there are a few specks of light media accretion scattered in a few isolated places around the outer areas of the sheet.
"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."