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Provenance

Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner Condition Colour:<br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is brighter and more vibrant, with the paper tone tending more towards cream, the stockings to emerald green, and the flesh tones more saturated in the original.~<br><br>Condition:<br>This work is in very good condition. On very close examination there is a tiny spot of wear to the lower right extreme corner tip. Some original artist's smudging is visible to the upper part of the right extreme edge. "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."

Catalog summary

Tom Wesselmann California Nude (Variable Edition) signed, dated 81 and numbered AP3 ; signed, titled, dated 1981 and numbered AP3 on the reverse thinned liquitex and pencil on Bristol board 20.7 by 14.8cm.; 8 1/8 by 5 7/8 in. This work is artist's proof 3 of 4, aside from an edition of 5 works, each uniquely painted. Provenance Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner Condition Colour:<br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is brighter and more vibrant, with the paper tone tending more towards cream, the stockings to emerald green, and the flesh tones more saturated in the original.~<br><br>Condition:<br>This work is in very good condition. On very close examination there is a tiny spot of wear to the lower right extreme corner tip. Some original artist's smudging is visible to the upper part of the right extreme edge. "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."