Tom Wesselmann
1931 - 2004
Smoker Study
signed twice, titled and dated 73 and 1973 on the reverse
oil on canvas
20.3 by 24.1 cm. 8 by 9½ in.
framed: 22.5 by 26.4 cm. 8⅞ by 10⅜ in.
Colours:
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Condition:
This work is in very good condition. Extremely close inspection reveals some very short and faint rub marks to the upper right and lower left corner tips, and to the centre of the extreme lower edge. No restoration is apparent when examined under ultraviolet light.
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