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Tom Wesselmann
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Tom Wesselmann
- Smoker Study (For Smoker #14)
- signed, titled and dated 1973 and 73 on the overlap
- oil on canvas
- 29.2 by 36.8 cm. 11 1/2 by 14 1/2 in.
Provenance
Sidney Janis Gallery, New York
Buschlen Mowatt Gallery, Vancouver
Private Collection (acquired from the above in 2002)
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Buschlen Mowatt Gallery, Vancouver
Private Collection (acquired from the above in 2002)
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although there are more blue nuances in the smoke in the original.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. Extremely close inspection reveals a very fine, stable and unobtrusive tension crack running intermittently along the extreme outer edges. No restoration is apparent when examined under ultraviolet 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
“I did them because I was intrigued with smoke and coming in close on the mouth. I didn't start the mouth paintings to be erotic. I started them to be just a mouth, that's all.”
Tom Wesselmann
‘Oral History interview with Tom Wesselmann’, Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution, January 3 - February 8, 1984, online resource
Tom Wesselmann
‘Oral History interview with Tom Wesselmann’, Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution, January 3 - February 8, 1984, online resource