ID 1080801
Lot 33 | Tom Wesselmann. Monica with Lichtenstein (Floral Wallpaper)
Estimate value
€ 250 000 – 350 000
1931 Cincinnati, OH/USA - 2004 New York
Title: "Monica with Lichtenstein (Floral Wallpaper)".
Date: 1988/90.
Technique: Enamel on aluminium cut-out.
Measurement: 130 x 192.5 x 0.5cm.
Notation: Signed and dated verso upper left: Wesselmann 90. Here also inscribed, signed, dated and titled: N84 TOM WESSELMANN 1988/90 MONICA WITH LICHTENSTEIN (FLORAL WALLPAPER). Below with details of the installation structure.
The work is accompanied by a photo certificate signed by the artist.
Provenance:
- Galerie Benden & Klimczak, Cologne
- Galerie Vonderbank, Frankfurt a. M.
- Private collection Hessen (since 2000)
Exhibitions:
- Sidney Janis Gallery, New York 1992
Literature:
- Exhibit-cat. New Metal Paintings, Sidney Janis Gallery, New York 1992, n.p., without ill.
- Rare unique steel-cut with a very attractive motif in impressive size
- Wesselmann's steel cuts push the boundaries between drawing and sculpture and develop a strong spatial presence
- Wesselmann is considered an important representative of the New York Pop Art movement
- The depiction of self-confident women has become the artist's trademark.
| Artist: | Tom Wesselmann (1931 - 2004) |
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| Auction house category: | Post War Sculptures |
| Artist: | Tom Wesselmann (1931 - 2004) |
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| Auction house category: | Post War Sculptures |
| Address of auction |
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