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Andy Warhol
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 GBP
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Description
- Andy Warhol
- MARILYN MONROE (MARILYN) (F. & S. II. 31)
- Sheet: 911 by 909mm; 35 7/8 by 35¾in
Screenprint in colours, 1967, signed in pencil, stamp numbered 24/250 verso, printed by Aetna Silkscreen Products Inc., published by Factory Additions, New York, on smooth wove paper, the sheet possibly slightly reduced, the pink unevenly faded, the yellow darkened, creases at corners with associated pigment loss at tips, some slight scuffing visible in a raking light, occasional slight creasing, the sheet slightly cockled, glued to mount at intervals at edges of sheet verso, minor backboard-staining
Condition
The background pink described as unevenly faded, probabley associated with exposure to sunlight creating a washed effect. The mentioned broken creases to corners, the most isgnificant at lower right with separation to paper fibres at tip. While there does not appear to be any obvious signs of cutting, the sheet size is slightly smaller than recorded in the catalogue raisonne.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."