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Tom Wesselmann
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Tom Wesselmann
- Study for Sunset Nude (Knees up)
- signed and dated 03; signed, titled and dated 2003 on the reverse
- ink and coloured pencil on rag paper
- image: 11 by 17cm.; 4 3/8 by 6 5/8 in.
- sheet: 15.2 by 22.2cm.; 6 by 8in.
Provenance
Galerie Benden & Klimczak, Cologne
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Literature
Exhibition Catalogue, Cologne, Galerie Benden & Klimczak, Tom Wesselmann, Drawings 2002-2004, 2005, p. 7, illustrated in colour
Condition
Colours: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is brighter and more vibrant in the original, with the orange tending more towards blood red and the red tending more towards post box red.
Condition: This work is in very good condition. Executed on 100% RAG tracing paper and securely hinged in the top two corners to the backing board. There are very faint handling marks visible along the bottom edge of the composition.
"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."
"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."