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John Wesley (b. 1928)
John Wesley (b. 1928)
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John Wesley (b. 1928)

The Annunciation

Details
John Wesley (b. 1928)
The Annunciation
signed, titled and dated '"THE ANNUNCIATION" John Wesley 2002' (on the reverse)
acrylic on canvas
55 1/8 x 44 in. (140 x 111.8 cm.)
Painted in 2002.
Provenance
Fredericks & Freiser, New York
Private collection, New York, 2002
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Lot Essay


Wesley’s work stands eerily apart. He mixes images of traditional emblems, historical figures, comic book personalities, animals, sexy women, athletes and showgirls into surreal daydreams, prompting the viewer to rejoin her own private dream-world.
—A. Heiss, P.S.1 Contemporary Art Center Director

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