Portfolio

Eleven prints by various artists, each signed (the Warhol on the verso) and variously inscribed 'A.P. IX', 'A.P. IX/XIII' or 'A.P. 9/13', artist's proofs, aside from the numbered edition of 100, published by The Committee to Endow a Chair in Honor of Meyer Schapiro at Columbia University, 1973, lacking the Saul Steinberg, the full sheets, in good condition apart from occasional mat stain, the Johns tipped to the back mat at the upper sheet corners, framed *(6 prints not examined out of frames) (11 prints)

The portfolio is in good condition overall. Five of the prints were examined out of the frames and the condition details are as follows: STELLA: there is pale mat stain JOHNS: the sheet is tipped to a back mat at the upper corners and there are a few soft handling creases WARHOL: there is pale mat stain KELLY: traces of pale mat stain LICHTENSTEIN: the sheet is slightly discolored where exposed to light and there are 2 soft vertical creases at the lower right corner of the image Condition issues noticeable without opening the frames are as follows: OLDENBURG: there are two sharp creases at the upper right sheet edge, each measuring c. 2 inches MOTHERWELL: handling creases are visible in the margins
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.

Including: Stanley William Hayter, Jasper Johns, Ellsworth Kelly, Alexander Liberman, Roy Lichtenstein, André Masson, Robert Motherwell, Claes Oldenburg, Robert Rauschenberg, Frank Stella and Andy Warhol