Details

Provenance

Sidney Janis Gallery, New York Maxwell Davidson Gallery, New York Sale: Christie's New York, Post-War and Contemporary Art Morning Session , 17 May 2007, lot 259 Private Collection, Europe

Exhibited

New York, Maxwell Davidson Gallery, Tom Wesselmann: Small Survey : Small Scale , February-March 1999 Condition The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration.<br>The work is executed on its original canvas and is not relined.<br>There are very faint hairline cracks, visible upon close inspection only, along the outer edges of the canvas near the rims.<br>Under UV light there is no evidence of any retouching.<br>This work is in very good condition. "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 Study for Mel's model signed and dated 84 on the overlap oil on canvas 37,5 x 34,7 cm; 14 3/4 x 13 11/16 in. Executed in 1984. Provenance Sidney Janis Gallery, New York Maxwell Davidson Gallery, New York Sale: Christie's New York, Post-War and Contemporary Art Morning Session , 17 May 2007, lot 259 Private Collection, Europe Exhibited New York, Maxwell Davidson Gallery, Tom Wesselmann: Small Survey : Small Scale , February-March 1999 Condition The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration.<br>The work is executed on its original canvas and is not relined.<br>There are very faint hairline cracks, visible upon close inspection only, along the outer edges of the canvas near the rims.<br>Under UV light there is no evidence of any retouching.<br>This work is in very good condition. "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."