Roy Lichtenstein

Screenprint in colours, 1965, signed in pencil, numbered 127/200, printed by Knickerbocker Machine and Foundry, Inc., published by Original Editions, New York, on heavy smooth wove paper, the full sheet printed to the edges, in good condition except the yellow faded to the usual mustard colour, vertical scuffs to the image, mostly only visible in a raking light, pale paper discoloration to extreme edges of sheet, a few dents to the upper extreme edge of sheet, cellotape residue to the extreme edges of sheet verso with associated skinning to the lower and right edges of sheet, some liquid-staining verso

The image in generally good condition apart from the mentioned darkening of the yellow and the vertical scuffing. This is mostly only visible in a raking light, but it is visible in the red of the O in POW. Please note what appears to be a printing defect to the outer vertical black line of the collar. The mentioned skinning verso is acute to the lower edge with the loss of the top paper layer. The mentioned liquid stains verso are dark and run vertically the top to bottom. Other minor defects to the sheet.
"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."