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Tom Wesselmann - Monica Lying On Blanket Black, 1988, Enamel on cut out steel

Monica Lying On Blanket Black, 1988

Enamel on cut out steel

20 x 40 in 50.8 x 101.6 cm

About this work

*Monica Lying On Blanket Black* (1988) is a enamel on cut out steel by Tom Wesselmann, measuring 20 x 40 in 50.8 x 101.6 cm. This work is part of Wesselmann's Steel Cuts series — laser-cut painted steel sculptures that translate Wesselmann's graphic imagery into three-dimensional objects of extraordinary formal precision. These are among his most prized and commercially active works. Tom Wesselmann (1931–2004) was one of the defining figures of American Pop art, best known for his Great American Nude series and his laser-cut steel works. His prints and editions are held in the Museum of Modern Art, the Whitney Museum, the Tate Modern, and over 50 major institutions worldwide. Works across all series trade actively at Christie's, Sotheby's, and Phillips, with strong results confirming his enduring market position. Guy Hepner represents Tom Wesselmann editions and steel cuts from our New York gallery. Contact us for pricing, availability, and condition reports.

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Auction History

Tom Wesselmann - Monica Lying on Blanket (Black)

Monica Lying on Blanket (Black) · Tom Wesselmann · Christie's · 2026-07 · $63,500

Tom Wesselmann - Steel Drawing Edition: Monica Lying on Blanket

Steel Drawing Edition: Monica Lying on Blanket · Tom Wesselmann · Christie's · 2014-09 · $62,500

Tom Wesselmann - Monica Lying on Blanket

Monica Lying on Blanket · Tom Wesselmann · Sotheby's · 2023-04 · $30,480

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About Tom Wesselmann

Tom Wesselmann (1931–2004) is a key figure of American Pop Art, celebrated for his Great American Nude series and bold graphic paintings of lips, still lifes, and domestic interiors that blend the female figure with American consumer culture. His prints and paintings are actively traded in the secondary market and held by major collections worldwide.

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