Lot 22
  • 22

Andy Warhol

Estimate
1,500,000 - 2,000,000 USD
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Description

  • Andy Warhol
  • Mona Lisa
  • acrylic and silkscreen ink on canvas
  • 25 x 20 in. 63.5 x 50.8 cm.

Provenance

Estate of the Artist
The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, New York
Stellan Holm Gallery, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 2002

Condition

This work is in excellent condition overall. There are minor losses to the purple paint at the outermost edge of the bottom left corner and the upper right corner. There are a few scattered flecks of dust adhered to the paint in the drying process from the time of execution primarily in the lower half of the work. Under UV light there are no apparent restorations. This work is framed in a black painted wood strip frame with a small float.
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.
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