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Lot 478
  • 478

Portfolio

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description

  • Portfolio
  • 11 Pop Artists, Volume I
  • overall 625 by 518 mm 24 5/8 by 20 3/8 in
The complete portfolio, comprising eleven prints, each signed (the Warhol stamp-signed on the verso), and numbered 70/200 (the Lichtenstein inscribed 'AP'), published by Original Editions, 1965, the full sheets, in good condition except the Lichtenstein with ink losses on the verso, contained in the original orange linen-covered boards with black ribbon ties with screenprinted polka dots (very minor scuffing and soiling throughout) (11 prints)

Condition

Wesselmann: In good condition as catalogued (one of the best we've seen), with very minor surface soiling in the mat. Andy Warhol: In good condition as catalogued. There is a very soft flattened crease in the silver border at bottom. Lichtenstein: There are significant losses on the verso where the white ink is flaking off, allowing light to show through on the recto. The lower sheet edge (signature and inscription) with smudging and slight soiling. D'Arcangelo: In good condition. Very minor surface soiling on the verso. Mel Ramos: In good condition. Remains of adhesive from hold hingeing at upper sheet corners verso. Jones: In good condition. Hinged with two pieces of adhesive at upper sheet edges verso. Jim Dine: (Dated 1965). In good condition, with very minor surface scuffing on the verso. Remains of old hinges at upper sheet corners verso. Rosenquist: In good condition as catalogued. The upper sheet corners verso with remains of adhesive and linen hinges. Wesley: In good condition as catalogued. The upper sheet corners verso with remains of adhesive and linen hinges. Laing: In good condition as catalogued, the remains of adhesive and linen hinges at the upper sheet corners.
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 collaborating artists are: Tom Wesselmann, Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Allan D'Arcangelo, Jim Dine, Peter Phillips, Mel Ramos, Allan Jones, James Rosenquist, John Wesley, and Gerald Laing