Andy Warhol

Screenprint in colours, 1967, initialled and dated in pencil, stamp numbered 41/250 verso, printed by Aetna Silkscreen Products Inc., published by Factory Additions, New York, on smooth wove paper, the full sheet printed to the edges, the image in generally good condition apart from the colours slightly attentuated, a vertical scratch measuring approximately 26mm in the hair at right of forehead, other occasional minor scuffs only visible in a raking light, the background in generally poor condition with numerous broken hairline creases, staining, scratches and handling marks, framed

As catalogued. The mentioned hairline creases to the background to the lower right corner, staining to extreme lower edge of sheet, a horizontal scratch at left measuring approximately 30mm, creases to the four tips of the sheet with associated separation to the paper fibres, occasional short creases to the extreme edges of sheet with associated pigment loss, numerous scuffs, scratches and finger marks to the background, a printing inconsistency (?) to the upper right of the background, uneven backboard-staining
"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."