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Tom Wesselmann
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 USD
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Description
- Tom Wesselmann
- Smoker Study (For Smoker #10)
- signed, titled and dated 1972 twice on the overlap
- acrylic on canvas
- 14 by 12 3/4 in. 35.5 by 32.5 cm.
Provenance
Sidney Janis Gallery, New York
Yves Arman, New York
Francesco Manata, Genoa
Christie's, London, December 17, 1997, lot 178
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Yves Arman, New York
Francesco Manata, Genoa
Christie's, London, December 17, 1997, lot 178
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. There is light evidence of wear and handling around the edges and corners. There is a 1 inch area located 1 1/2 inches from the top edge and 4 1/2 inches from the left edge that fluoresces dimly under ultra violet light. There are also a few unobtrusive pinpoint liquid accretions which fluoresce brightly under ultraviolet light inspection. Otherwise the surface is clean and fresh and under ultraviolet light inspection there is no evidence of restoration. Framed.
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.