Palm Beach Modern Auctions
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Modern Art & Design

Sat, Feb 23, 2019 12:00PM EST
Lot 209

Tom Wesselmann "Monica Lying On Blanket" Sculpture

Estimate: $60,000 - $80,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$200,000 $25,000
Work is titled STEEL DRAWING EDITION: MONICA LYING ON BLANKET, accompanied by the original wood storage box. Provenance: Artist's Studio | Charles Foley Gallery, Columbus, Ohio (purchased 1999) | Private Collection, Daytona Beach, Florida. Prior to opening his own gallery, Charles Foley worked for Eva Glimcher (mother of Arnie Glimcher, who owned Pace Gallery in New York) at Pace Gallery, Columbus, Ohio. Mr. Foley was a friend of the artist and purchased the work directly from Tom Wesselmann's studio in New York City.
Designer & Manufacturer: Tom Wesselmann (1931-2004)
Markings: signed; ed. 12/25; 1988
Country of Origin & Materials: American; enamel on laser-cut steel
Dimensions(H,W,D): 20.25"h, 40"w; 35.25"h, 52.25"w frame

Condition

very good, a few minute flakes to enamel along edges