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Andy Warhol
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 GBP
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Description
- Andy Warhol
- Heaven and Hell are Just One Breath Away (Positive and Negative)
(i) stamped by the Estate of Andy Warhol and the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Inc., and numbered PA10.251 on the reverse
(ii) stamped by the Estate of Andy Warhol and the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Inc., and numbered PA10.369 on the reverse- synthetic polymer paint and silkscreen ink on canvas, in two parts
- 51 by 41cm.; 20 by 16in.
- Executed in 1985.
Provenance
The Estate of Andy Warhol, New York
The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc., New York
Lococo Fine Art, St. Louis
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Condition
Colours: The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration.
Condition: This work is in very good condition. No restoration is apparent under ultraviolet light.
(i) There is very light canvas draw to the letter 'A' in the word 'BREATH'. There is a pinsize media spot towards the right of the word 'HELL' and one to the right of the letter 'S' in the word 'JUST'.
(ii) There is a tiny isolated hairline crack, to the right of the word 'AWAY'. There is a very fine hairline tension crack running in places along the right section of the top overturn edge. There are three very fine horizontal feather cracks; one below the exclamation mark, one to the right of it and one to the left of the word 'AWAY'.
"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."