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Tom Wesselmann
Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 USD
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Description
- Tom Wesselmann
- Smoker Study
- signed and dated 73 on the reverse
- oil on novaply
- 9 7/8 by 8 5/8 in. 25 by 22 cm.
signed
oil on novaply
25 by 22cm.
Executed in 1973.
oil on novaply
25 by 22cm.
Executed in 1973.
Provenance
Sidney Janis Gallery, New York
Private Collection, Geneva (acquired from the above in the 1970s)
Sotheby’s, London, December 12, 2007, lot 140
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Private Collection, Geneva (acquired from the above in the 1970s)
Sotheby’s, London, December 12, 2007, lot 140
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Exhibited
New York, Sidney Janis Gallery, Exhibition of New Paintings by Wesselmann, April - May 1974
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. There is evidence of very light wear and handling along the edges. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, there is no evidence of restoration. Unframed.
Please note the auction begins at 9:00 am on November 12th.
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.
Catalogue Note
"Painting, sex and humour are the most important things in my life." - Tom Wesselmann