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    Tom Wesselmann (1931-2004). Open Ended Nude #176 (Variable Edition), 1989. Pencil on rag board. 3-5/8 x 8-3/4 inches (9....

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    • Works on Paper, Tom Wesselmann (1931-2004). Open Ended Nude #176 (Variable Edition), 1989. Pencil on rag board. 3-5/8 x 8-3/4 inches (9....
    • Works on Paper, Tom Wesselmann (1931-2004). Open Ended Nude #176 (Variable Edition), 1989. Pencil on rag board. 3-5/8 x 8-3/4 inches (9....
    • Works on Paper, Tom Wesselmann (1931-2004). Open Ended Nude #176 (Variable Edition), 1989. Pencil on rag board. 3-5/8 x 8-3/4 inches (9....
    • Works on Paper, Tom Wesselmann (1931-2004). Open Ended Nude #176 (Variable Edition), 1989. Pencil on rag board. 3-5/8 x 8-3/4 inches (9....
    Works on Paper, Tom Wesselmann (1931-2004). Open Ended Nude #176 (Variable Edition), 1989. Pencil on rag board. 3-5/8 x 8-3/4 inches (9.... Works on Paper, Tom Wesselmann (1931-2004). Open Ended Nude #176 (Variable Edition), 1989. Pencil on rag board. 3-5/8 x 8-3/4 inches (9.... Works on Paper, Tom Wesselmann (1931-2004). Open Ended Nude #176 (Variable Edition), 1989. Pencil on rag board. 3-5/8 x 8-3/4 inches (9.... Works on Paper, Tom Wesselmann (1931-2004). Open Ended Nude #176 (Variable Edition), 1989. Pencil on rag board. 3-5/8 x 8-3/4 inches (9.... View More >
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    Tom Wesselmann (1931-2004)
    Open Ended Nude #176 (Variable Edition), 1989
    Pencil on rag board
    3-5/8 x 8-3/4 inches (9.1 x 22.4 cm)
    Signed, titled, and dated lower left: #176 Wesselmann 89

    PROVENANCE:
    Alessandro Durini di Monza & Co., New York (label verso);
    Jason McCoy Inc., New York (label verso).

    "For many years, drawing, especially from the nude, was a desperate attempt to capture something significant of the beauty of the woman I was confronted with. It was always frustrating because the beauty of the woman is so elusive." -Tom Wesselmann

    More information about Tom Wesselmann, also known as Wesselmann, Tom, Wesselman, Tom, Tom Wesselmann.

    Condition Report*: This work is in excellent condition; matted and framed under acrylic. Framed Dimensions 9.75 X 14.5 Inches
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    Auction Dates
    October, 2015
    28th Wednesday
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