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Lot 283
  • 283

Andy Warhol

Estimate
70,000 - 100,000 USD
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Description

  • Andy Warhol
  • Electric Chairs (F. & S. II.73-84)
  • screenprints on paper
  • each sheet c.900 by 1216 mm 35 7/16 by 47 7/8 in
The complete portfolio, comprising ten screenprints in colors, 1971, each signed in ballpoint pen on the verso and stamp-numbered 040/250 (10 prints)

Condition

The prints are in good condition overall. Imperfections in the individual plates are as follows: FS 74 - there is a soft bend at the lower left corner FS 75- a smudge of surface soiling and a short scuff of surface dirt are visible at the lower sheet edge. There is a tiny crease at the upper left corner. FS 76- there is a 1/2 inch t ear with two adjacent creases (measuring 1 1/2 and 2 inches) and associated ink cracking at the upper right sheet edge. tiny ink losses are visible at the lower right corner FS 77- there is an inconspicuous crease at the lower left corner and the paper is slightly separating at the lower right corner FS 78 - a crease at the lower left corner is visible primarily on the verso FS 79- there are tiny ink losses at the upper and lower right corners FS 80 - there are four tiny ink losses at the extreme right sheet ege FS 81- the paper is separating in a spot at the upper right edge FS 82- there is an inconspiciuos bend at the upper left corner, more visible on the verso. a crease at lower right can be seen upon close inspection
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.