Lot 5
  • 5

Jean-Michel Basquiat

Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 USD
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Description

  • Jean-Michel Basquiat
  • Untitled: Four Prints
  • Screenprints
  • sheets: 1016 by 1016 mm 40 by 40 in
The complete portfolio of four screenprints in colors, 2001, each signed in pencil by Gerard Basquiat, the Administrator of The Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat and DeSanctis Carr Fine Art (verso), dated, each numbered 5/85 (total edition includes 15 artist's proofs, recto), on Saunders 410 Hot Press watercolor paper, with the blindstamp of the printer, Brand X Editions, New York (verso), with the blindstamp of the publisher, DeSanctis Carr Fine Art, Los Angeles (verso) (4 prints)

The portfolio includes:

Untitled (Per Capita)
Untitled (Head)
Untitled (Ernok)
Untitled (Rinso)

Condition

The prints are in good condition, the full sheets. "Rinso" and "Head" with some extremely slight wear at edges. "Rinso" with one minuscule surface scratch at upper right, "Head" with two minuscule surface scratches at center left. "Ermok" and "Per Capita" with lower corners slightly soft. A few minor traces of stray ink on the verso.
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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