- 259
Andy Warhol
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Andy Warhol
- Portrait of Karl Ludwig Schweisfurth
signed and dated 1980 on the overlap
- oil and silkscreen ink on canvas
- 101.5 by 102cm.; 40 by 40 1/8 in.
Provenance
Schweisfurth Collection, Munich (acquired directly from the artist)
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. There is very minor wear to the top and bottom left corner tips, with two tiny spots of associated loss on the turnover edges. Only visible upon very close inspection, there are small fine tension cracks on the right extreme edge beneath the yellow pigment, a short vertical hairline crack to the centre of the right extreme edge, and a small feather crack to the left of this. No restoration is apparent when examined under ultra-violet light.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."