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Andy Warhol
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Andy Warhol
- Be Somebody with a Body
- signed and dated 85 on the overlap
- acrylic and silkscreen ink on canvas
- 11 by 14 in. 27.9 by 35.6 cm.
- Executed in 1985, this work is stamped by the Andy Warhol Authentication Board and numbered A117.086.
Provenance
Collection of Rupert Jasen Smith
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Condition
This work is in good condition overall. There is soiling to the surface and evidence of wear and handling at the edges. There are scattered areas of pinpoint accretions throughout the surface, located 1 ¼ in. from the left edge and 1 in. from the top; along the top edge, approximately 6 ½ in. from the left edge, and in the upper-right and lower-left corners. There is a small and unobtrusive area of spot paint loss located 1 in. from the top edge and 1/2 in. from the left edge which is presumably an impression from a staple in the stretcher bar. There is no apparent evidence of restoration visible when examined under UV light. Unframed.
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.
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.