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Tom Wesselmann
Estimate
90,000 - 120,000 GBP
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Description
- Tom Wesselmann
- Study for Smoker Banner
incised with the artist's signature and dated 71; signed, titled and dated 1971 on the overlap
- oil on canvas
- 30.5 by 30.5cm.; 12 by 12in.
Provenance
Sidney Janis Gallery, New York
Galerie Aronowitsch, Stockholm
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Exhibited
Stockholm, Galerie Aronowitsch, Tom Wesselmann: Small Paintings, Gouaches, Drawings and Editions, 1972
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is warmer and richer in the original.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. No restoration is apparent when examined under ultra-violet light.
"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."
Catalogue Note
"Wesselmann found sensuality in the juxtaposition of the smoke wafting out of the mouth. The allure of the movement of smoke from behind bright red lips was for Wesselmann, pure sensuality."
Exhibition Catalogue, New York, Maxwell Davidson Gallery, Tom Wesselmann, Works on Paper: Retrospective 1960-2004, 2005