Lot 237
  • 237

Tom Wesselmann

Estimate
120,000 - 180,000 USD
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Description

  • Tom Wesselmann
  • Study for Bedroom Painting
  • signed twice, titled, dated twice 1977 and 77 on the overlap
  • oil on canvas
  • 8 by 9 1/4 in. 20.3 by 23.5 cm.

Provenance

Sidney Janis Gallery, New York
Samuel and Luella Maslon, Rancho Mirage (acquired from the above in 1978)
By descent to the present owner from the above

Exhibited

Slim Stealingworth, Tom Wesselmann, New York, 1980, p. 274, illustrated

Condition

This work is in very good condition overall. There is evidence of light wear and handling to the edges. There is one pinpoint spot accretion along the top edge, one on the left side of the pink lamp shade, and a very minor spot abrasion on the figure's cheek. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, there is no evidence of restoration. Framed. *Please note the auction begins at 9:30 am on November 14th.*
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