Andy Warhol

The complete portfolio, comprising 11 screenprints in colors, each signed in ball-point pen on the verso, also signed on the colophon and numbered 63, from the edition of 200, accompanied by the Teletype text pages, contained in the orginal boards with silver screenprinting, lacking the plexiglas box (11 prints)

The prints are in good condition overall, the folio shows minor surface soiling. Imperfections in the individual plates are as follows: F&S 32 The sheet was framed previously and there are adhesive remains along the upper and lower sheet edges, with bits of paper still attached. Significant scuffing is visible throughout and there is a small ink loss at the right sheet edge. F&S 33 A soft vertical crease from the upper left corner (c. 1" from left edge) measures 8" and it is bi-sected by a conspicuous 9" horizontal scuff. There are a few handling creases in the sheet. F&S 34 The sheet was previously framed and there are narrow remains of tape (c. 1/4" across) on the verso along each sheet edge. Tiny ink losses are visible at the extreme corners and there is a small crease at the lower left sheet corner. F&S 35 The sheet was previously framed and there are narrow remains of tape (c. 1/4" deep) on the verso along the sheet edges. F&S 36 There is light surface soiling at the right sheet edge and a small crease is visible at the lower left corner. F&S 37 There are very small creases at the sheet corners with minor ink losses. F&S 38 Very light surface soiling is visible in JFK's forehead and chin F&S 39 The colors are slightly attenuated where the sheet was exposed to light - the original purple is visible along the sheet edges. There are handling creases within the sheet and there is a small printing imperfection where the ink did not register at the right edge. F&S 40 Very small creases are visible a the upper sheet corners. F&S 41 Numerous scuffs are visible throughout and there is significant creasing at lower right. The sheet edges with a few small cracks in the black ink at top and a small ink loss at right. F&S 42 The sheet edges with a small tear at right, with associated ink loss, a few areas of conspicuous surface soiling near the top and a nick at bottom. Scuffing is visible throughout. There are tiny ink losses at the lower corners and one at the lower sheet edge.
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.