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Andy Warhol
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- Andy Warhol
- Marilyn Monroe (F. & S. II.29)
- 913 by 914 mm 36 by 36 in
Screenprint in colors, 1967, a proof apart from the numbered edition of 250, with the ink stamps of the Andy Warhol Art Authentication Board on the verso and annotated in pencil 'A146.0711', from the portfolio published by Factory Additions, New York, the full sheet in good condition apart from a few short flattened creases in the lower sheet, the verso with occasional skinning, mat stain
Condition
The print is in good condition as catalogued. The short flattened creases number approximately five, the longest at left measuring 1 1/2 inches, all in the lower sheet. There is very minor scuffing in the background, visible only in raking light. The verso has been darkened by exposure to a corrugated cardboard backmat. There are three skinned areas at the upper and lower sheet areas and at center, the latter and largest measuring circa 3 inches. Additional discoloration and more minor skinning has occured at the upper sheet edge verso.
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.
Catalogue Note
The print is accompanied by the certificate from the Andy Warhol Art Authentication Board, Inc. dated ______. There are two previous ink stamps by the Authentication Board, the earliest with the initials of Vincent Fremont and inscribed in ink 'Out of Edition', the next with the ink stamp 'Denied' and pencil inscription 'B116.992.'