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Andy Warhol
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description
- Andy Warhol
- electric chair (f. & s. ii. 76)
- Sheet: 898 by 1215mm, 35 1/4 by 47 7/8 in
Screenprint in colours, 1971, signed in black ball-point pen and stamp numbered 199/250, printed by Silkprint Kettner, published by Bruno Bischofberger, Zürich, Switzerland, on thick wove paper, the sheet printed to the edges, scratches and pigment loss along lower edge of sheet resulting from broken glass, some scuffing in purple background, sheet cockled
Condition
There are five horizontal and vertical scratches, the longest measuring 3.5cm, two small punctures with two further small scratches at top right edge of sheet. There is a small spot of bloom in lower centre image. Pressure marks along edges of sheet from hinges verso showing through recto.
"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."