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Embossed Nude #3 (Legs Spread) by Tom Wesselmann, 1968-73, Liquitex in colors, pencil and embossing on paper, offered May 2013Photo © Phillips — view this lot on Phillips ↗

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Embossed Nude #3 (Legs Spread)

Tom Wesselmann (American, 1931–2004) · 1968-73

Unsold / did not meet reserve

Estimate $30,000 – $40,000 (≈ £19,693 – £26,257) (≈ €23,312 – €31,082)

Offered at Phillips and passed / bought in. Counted in the artist’s sell-through rate; no price, so not in price averages.

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Medium
Drawing (pencil) · Works on paper all drawing results →
As published: “Liquitex in colors, pencil and embossing on paper”
Support
Paper
Signed / inscribed
Signed and dated · Tom Wesselmann signature
Category
Drawings
Dimensions
15 x 18 1/4 in. (38.1 x 46.4 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Contemporary Art Day Sale (NY010413)
Date
May 17, 2013
Location
New York
Lot
150
Estimate
$30,000 – $40,000 (≈ £19,693 – £26,257) (≈ €23,312 – €31,082)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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