Andy Warhol

Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner

Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is warmer with the flesh tones tending more towards salmon pink and the eye shadow to turquoise in the original. Condition: This work is in very good condition. The lower left and right extreme corner tips are slightly worn. There are a few fine isolated hairline tension cracks in a few places around the top, bottom and left extreme overturn edges. There is a vertical rub mark extending down from the centre of the top edge. Close inspeciton reveals a few extremely fine feather cracks to the sitter's hair and to the top of the right extreme edge. There is a pinhead-sized speck of paint loss to the right of the left sitter's mouth and a few extremely faint and unobtrusive handling marks to the top and bottom left hand corners. No restoration is apparent when examined under ultra-violet light.
"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."