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Andy Warhol
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description
- Andy Warhol
- Ten Portraits of Jews of the Twentieth Century: Gertrude Stein, Golda Meir and Sarah Bernhardt (F. & S. II.227, 233 and 234
- Each Sheet: 1015 by 814mm; 40 by 32in
Three screenprints in colours, 1980, each signed in pencil, numbered 6/200, printed by Ruper Jasen Smith, published by Ronald Feldman Fine Arts, Inc., New York; Jonathan A Editions, Tel Aviv, on Lenox Museum Board, the full sheets, printed to the edges, in good condition apart from occasional creases (some with associated ink loss) and scratches, the red of the first and third slightly attenuated, the first with remains of insect residue at the corner of the right eye
Condition
Gertrude Stein: In good condition as catalogued. Please note the red is faded. The broken crease at upper right edge of sheet measures 50mm, the soft handling crease at upper right corner of sheet measures 125mm, the broken crease to the right of the chin measures 60mm with associated craquelure to the right of the crease. There is an area of bloom above signature measuring approx. 200mm.
Golda Meir: Please note the three diagonal scratches in the yellow measuring 220mm, the three mentioned broken creases at the lower left edge of sheet, the longes measuring approx. 45mm. The diagonal scratch on the nose measures 6mm. The scattered foxing is mainly on the forehead, below the left eye, on the chin and in the yellow.
Sarah Bernhardt: In good condition as catalogued. The two broken creases at the upper right tip of sheet measure 20mm each, the vertical crease at lower left corner measures 50mm.
"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."