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Andy Warhol
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
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Description
- Andy Warhol
- Diamond Dusted Chocolates
- signed and dated 1980 on the overlap
- acrylic, silkscreen ink and diamond dust on canvas
- 36 by 28cm.; 14 by 11in.
Provenance
A gift from the artist to the present owner circa 1982
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is softer in the original with the background tending more hazelnut.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. There are some very fine and unobtrusive tension cracks to the extreme outer edges of the composition and some very light wear to the upper corner tips. No restoration is apparent when examined under ultraviolet 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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
"Andy wanted people to get his art instantly. He resented the idea of people having to have an art degree to discuss art, he felt it should be for the masses and they should be able to look at your art and get it, without being educated or knowing anything about art. I like that, he was very democratic. He didn't like people trying to intellectualise his art."
(Jerry Hall, My Life In Pictures, London 2010, p. 166)