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Wesley Willis, The Dan Ryan Expressway, 1991

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Wesley Willis. Dan Ryan Expressway.: Wesley Willis. The Dan Ryan Expressway. 1992. Signed, dated and titled. Marker and ink on poster. Excellent condition. 40"w x 28"h. Est. $800-1,200. Ship:$85

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Wesley Willis (American, 1963-2003) Dan Ryan Expressway: Wesley Willis (American, 1963-2003) Dan Ryan Expressway pen and ink on poster board 28 x 41 inches.

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Wesley Willis (American, 1963-2003) Dan Ryan Expressway: Wesley Willis (American, 1963-2003) Dan Ryan Expressway pen and marker on poster board 28 x 41 inches.

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Wesley Willis. Chicago In the Future.: Wesley Willis. Chicago In the Future. Signed. Not dated. Early example. Marker and ink on large poster. Minor surface grime, yellowing of paper consistent with age, dog-eared corners, and minor loss o

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Wesley Willis. Chicago, Illinois.: Wesley Willis. Chicago, Illinois. 1990. Signed, dated and titled. Marker and ink on crescent poster board. 41” w x 28" h. Minor stray marks, otherwise excellent condition. Est. $2,000-4,000. Shi

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Wesley Willis, The Lakefront, 1987: Wesley Willis (American, 1963-2003) The Lakefront, 1987 ballpoint pen and marker on Crescent signed, dated and titled center 28" x 42 1/8"

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Wesley Willis, The Lakefront, 1988: Wesley Willis (American, 1963-2003) The Lakefront, 1988 ballpoint pen and marker on Crescent signed, titled and dated right center of image 28" x 48"

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Wesley Willis, Buckingham Fountain, 1990: Wesley Willis (American, 1963-2003) Buckingham Fountain, 1990 ballpoint pen and marker on Crescent board signed, titled, and dated center 28" x 41"

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Wesley Willis. The Chicago River.: Wesley Willis. The Chicago River. 1987. Signed, dated and titled. Marker and ink on poster. Excellent condition. 41" x 28". Est. $1,000-2,000. Ship: $85

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Wesley Willis. Wrigley Field.: Wesley Willis. Wrigley Field. 1994. Signed, dated and titled. Marker and ink on large poster. Minor bow in poster, otherwise excellent condition. 41" w x 28" h. Provenance: The Rosenak Family Collecti

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Wesley Willis (American, 1963-2003) Chicago Skyline,: Wesley Willis (American, 1963-2003) Chicago Skyline, 1991 pen and marker on poster board signed Wesley Willis, titled and dated 28 x 41 inches.

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Wesley Willis, The Newberry Library, 1987: Wesley Willis (American, 1963-2003) The Newberry Library, Clark St. Dearborn St., 1987 ballpoint pen and marker on Crescent signed, titled and dated upper right quadrant 28" x 42"

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Wesley Willis (American, 1963-2003) 'Kentucky Fried Chicken' Marker and Ballpoint Pen on Board: Wesley Willis (American, 1963-2003) 'Kentucky Fried Chicken' Marker and Ballpoint Pen on Board 1990, ballpoint signed and dated in rectangle, center left edge, on illustration board, lightly varnished

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Wesley Willis. The Lake Front.: Wesley Willis. The Lake Front. 1987. Signed, dated, titled. Ink and marker on poster. Excellent condition. 41" x 28". Est. $1,000-2,000. Ship: $85

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Wesley Willis, The Chicago White Sox Stadium: Wesley Willis (American, 1963-2003) The Chicago White Sox Stadium, 1992 ballpoint pen and marker on Crescent signed, titled and dated center of image 28" x 40"

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Wesley Willis, The Chicago Skyline, 1987: Wesley Willis (American, 1963-2003) The Chicago Skyline, 1987 ballpoint pen and marker on Crescent signed and dated middle right 28" x 43"

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Wesley Willis, The Dan Ryan Expressway, 1991

Item Details

Description

Wesley Willis
(American, 1963-2003)
The Dan Ryan Expressway, Root St., 1991
ballpoint pen and magic marker on Crescent
signed and dated center
28" x 41"

Condition

Unframed.
Mat: 30" x 43".
Mat is taped to artwork.
Faded overall. Board is rippled.

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Wesley Willis, The Dan Ryan Expressway, 1991

Name: Wesley Willis, The Dan Ryan Expressway, 1991
SKU: 100886648
Price: 750 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $400 - $600

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