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Wayne Thiebaud — Little Suckers
Wayne Thiebaud

Little Suckers

A playful arrangement of colorful lollipops rendered in Wayne Thiebaud's signature style, with thick, luscious paint strokes that mimic the sugary sweetness of the confections themselves. True to his iconic approach, the candies are presented with an almost clinical yet warmly nostalgic sensibility, isolated against a neutral background that emphasizes their bold, saturated hues. The work celebrates the simple pleasures of everyday American life, transforming ordinary penny candy into objects of quiet, joyful reverence.

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March 4, 2019

Estimate: $6,000$8,000

Lot 13

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Wayne Thiebaud, Little Suckers

A playful arrangement of colorful lollipops rendered in Wayne Thiebaud's signature style, with thick, luscious paint strokes that mimic the sugary sweetness of the confections themselves. True to his iconic approach, the candies are presented with an almost clinical yet warmly nostalgic sensibility, isolated against a neutral background that emphasizes their bold, saturated hues. The work celebrates the simple pleasures of everyday American life, transforming ordinary penny candy into objects of quiet, joyful reverence.

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Related themes

Food, Candy, American, Pop Art, Bright Colors, Playful, Figurative, Oil on Canvas, Still Life, Contemporary

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