TLINGIT CEREMONIAL DANCE BLANKET

woven in pale yellow and blue against a rich black ground, with a central rectangular face, within an abstract totemic field enclosing stylized wings, eyes and other crest characteristics, the lateral fields similarly ornamented; four corner ties in black and yellow remaining at each side.

Andy Warhol Collection

Sold Sotheby's New York, April 1988, lot 2570

Good stable condition, approximately 5% restoration. Light restoration/conservation was reprotedly done to the blanket after the Warhol sale. Ellen Taubman oversaw the work. Profesionally mounted and framed behind plexi.
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.

For related examples see Sotheby's New York, May 2011, lot 32; and, Sotheby's New York, May 2010, lots 60 and 61.