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Andy Warhol
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Andy Warhol
- Torte a La Dobosch
- gold leaf, ink and ink wash on paper
- 21 3/4 by 27 3/4 in. 55.2 by 70.4 cm.
- Executed circa 1959.
Provenance
Tony Shafrazi Gallery, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above in July 1988
Acquired by the present owner from the above in July 1988
Literature
Andreas Brown, Andy Warhol: His Early Works 1947-1959, New York, 1971
Rainer Crone, Andy Warhol: A Picture Show by the Artist, the Early Work 1942-1962, New York, p. 224, illustrated
Condition
This work is in fairly good condition overall. There is pronounced mat burn around all four edges, only slightly visible along the lower edge when framed. There is an area of water damage in the lower-right quadrant. A series of black scuffs and surface abrasions are evident in the the text. The paper would benefit from cleaning and securing of the gold leaf. Cornered onto the mat and framed under Plexiglas in a wood frame.
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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.