Oil on a photograph, printed on canvas, laid on a fiberboard. Monogrammed and dated in the upper left. Signed on the back of the frame. 109.2 x 108 cm. . [AW].

• C.O. Paeffgen superimposes the reality of the photograph with the reality of exaggeration, thereby creating an extraordinary effect.
• Depicted are gallery owners Tony Shafrazi and Hans Meyer, as well as legendary Hollywood actor Dennis Hopper, who worked closely with both and was friends with them.
• Distinguished provenance: Formerly in the collection of Dennis Hopper (1963-2010).
LITERATURE: Christie's, New York, 2412th auction, The Dennis Hopper Collection, January 12, 2011, lot 39 (illustrated on p. 13).

Dennis Hopper Collection, Los Angeles (als Geschenk vom Künstler). Olbricht Collection, Essen/Berlin (2011 vom Vorgenannten erworben)

In good condition with beautiful colors. Very few tiny spots, as well as two small brown spots on the lower left lapel. Two tiny studio marks between the two upper heads. The edges are bordered with textile tape all around. This condition report was prepared to the best of our knowledge and belief, in daylight and with the aid of a UV light source.