
The Button Thief
2022
A meticulously rendered coloured pencil work on paper, Georg Wilson's *The Button Thief* (2022) showcases the artist's mastery of the medium through rich layering and precise detail. The title evokes a sense of quiet mischief and narrative intrigue, inviting the viewer to contemplate themes of small acts of transgression and hidden desires. Wilson's careful mark-making brings a warmth and intimacy to the composition, characteristic of the coloured pencil medium's unique tactile quality.
- Medium
- coloured pencil on paper
- Dimensions
- Signed
- Yes
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
Notes
Execution: Executed in 2022, in the United Kingdom.
🔨 Auction Lot
Modern & Contemporary Art: Online Auction
March 3, 2026
Estimate: $800 – $1,200
Sold: $710
Lot 65
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