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Andy Warhol 1928-1987
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description
- Andy Warhol
- MARILYN MONROE (MARILYN) (F. & S. II. 26)
- Sheet: 914 by 914mm; 36 by 36in
Screenprint in colours, 1967, initialled and dated in pencil, stamp numbered 37/250 verso, printed by Aetna Silkscreen Products, Inc., published by Factory Additions, New York, on smooth wove paper, the full sheet printed to the edges, the background colour slightly faded to brown, some slight scuffing to the face, mostly only visible in a raking light, a 220mm diagonal broken crease at left edge of sheet, a few other handling marks and broken creases at edges of sheet, a few skinned patches along extreme edges of sheet verso, uneven backboard-staining
Condition
A short handling crease to the forehead, and to the hair, a scratch beneath the left eye, several handling creases to the background, particularly at left, two broken handling creases at lower edge of sheet, staining at extreme edges of sheet verso possibly associated with previous framing, visible recto, three skinned patches at edges of sheet verso, two at bottom left, one at top left, uneven paper discoloration 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. 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."