Lot 105
  • 105

Andy Warhol

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description

  • Andy Warhol
  • Cow
  • two color silkscreens on paper laid down on canvas

  • overall: 44 by 56 in.
  • 111.8 by 142.2 cm.
  • Executed in 1966, this work is stamped by the Andy Warhol Authentication board and numbered A124.103.

Provenance

Leo Castelli Gallery, New York
Acquired by Ben Birillo from the above
William J. Jenack Auctioneers, Chester, March, 7, 2004, lot 197
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale

Exhibited

New York, Leo Castelli Gallery, April 1966

Condition

This work is in fair condition. The works are laid down on canvas, with extensive and heavy rippling. There are extensive areas of loss, most pronounced on the turning edges. There is a 4 inch diagonal tear with associated minor pinpoint losses to the upper left corner. There are pinpoint losses to the upper right corner. There are losses the lower center. There is a 3 inch hook-shaped tear to the lower left. There are scattered minor tears throughout both. There is extensive and heavy soiling. There is water damage to the reverse of the canvas.
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