Lot 186
  • 186

Andy Warhol

Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 GBP
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Description

  • Andy Warhol
  • Marilyn Monroe (F. & S. II.24)
  • Sheet: 914 by 914mm; 36 by 36in
Screenprint in colours, 1967, signed in pencil, stamped numbered 181/250 verso, on smooth wove paper, printed by Aetna Silkscreen Products, Inc., published by Factory Additions, New York

Condition

The full sheet printed to the edges. The work is overall good fresh condition. There is a tiny unprinted area to the right of the nose. a few scuffs to lower right corner of background, only visible in a raking light. Rubbed areas to the extreme edges of the sheet associated with previous framing. a short broken crease at lower left corner of sheet. A short vertical scratch to lower right background. A short piece of brown paper hinging tape adhered to lower right extreme edge of sheet recto. Overall paper discoloration verso with a darker rectangular area at lower left corner.
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