Lot 417: Tom Wesselmann Lithograph, Lulu, from the Metropolitan Opera Fine Art II Portfolio

Tom Wesselmann (American, 1931-2004) color Pop Art lithograph on Somerset paper, “Lulu,” 1982. A woman with red hair shown in bust-length reclines and looks toward the viewer. She wears colorful flowers in her hair, with several other flowers at right, and a window behind her reveals a body of water. From the 1984 Metropolitan Opera Fine Art II portfolio. Signed, dated, and numbered 195/250 in pencil, lower margin. Printed by American Atelier and co-published by Circle Fine Art and Metropolitan Opera Association, with American Atelier and Metropolitan Opera Association blind stamps to lower corners and printed publisher information plus copyright date en verso. Unframed. Sheet: 30 in. H x 22 in. W. Note: This image depicts the title character from Alban Berg’s 1937/1979 opera, Lulu.

CONDITION: Overall very good condition, with vivid colors.