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Andy Warhol
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 USD
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Description
- Andy Warhol
- Michael Jackson
- stamped with the artist's name
- silkscreen ink on paper
- 49 1/2 by 37 1/2 in. 125.7 by 95.3 cm.
- Executed in 1984, this work is stamped by the Andy Warhol Art Authentication Board, Inc. and numbered A205.046 on the reverse
Provenance
Max Lang Gallery, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Condition
This work is in good condition overall. The sheet has yellowed slightly with age at the edges. There are scattered fine abrasions to the sheet visible under raking light. There is a 1 ½ inch square impression in the sheet, located on the figure's right shoulder which corresponds to the viewing window and foundation stamp in the reverse of the matte. There is a 3 ¾ inch repaired tear with associated fine craquelure and inpainting beginning 17 inches from the bottom edge and 12 inches from the left edge which is visible under raking light and which fluoresces under ultra-violet light. Framed under Plexiglas.
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.