- 132
Andy Warhol
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Andy Warhol
- Sam
- three off-set lithographs with hand colouring
- each: 22.2 by 14.2cm.; 8 3/4 by 5 5/8 in.
- Executed circa 1954, each work is from a series of 190 hand-coloured unique works.
Condition
Colours: The colours in the catalogue illustrations are fairly accurate, although the yellow in the first illustration tends more towards a golden honey yellow, and the brown in the third illustration tends more towards terracotta.
Condition: These works are in very good condition. Executed on cream laid paper.
In the third illustration, there is a line of discolouration in the centre of the extreme left edge, visible in the catalogue illustration. The paper undulates slightly, notably towards the bottom edge. In the second illustration, there are two small creases in the centre of the extreme right edge.
"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."
Catalogue Note
These works are from the series 25 Cats named Sam and one Blue Pussy produced for the book of the same name written by Charles Lisanby and printed by Seymour Berlin.