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Andy Warhol
Estimate
850,000 - 1,000,000 EUR
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Description
- Andy Warhol
- Vesuvius
- signé deux fois et daté 85 sur le revers de la toile
- acrylique sur toile
- 143,5 x 163,5 cm; 56 1/2 x 64 3/8 in.
Provenance
Galleria Lucio Amelio, Naples
Vente: Sotheby's Londres, 2 juillet 2008, lot 390
Acquis lors de cette vente par le propriétaire actuel
Vente: Sotheby's Londres, 2 juillet 2008, lot 390
Acquis lors de cette vente par le propriétaire actuel
Exhibited
Naples, Museo di Capodimonte, Vesuvius by Warhol, 1985, p.49, illustré en couleurs
Condition
The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration although the overall tonality is more vivid in the original.
The work is executed on its original canvas and is not relined.
Under UV light there is no evidence of any retouching.
This work is in excellent condition.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Andy Warhol peignant un des tableaux de la série Vesuvius (autre exemplaire, plus petit), 1985 © Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Inc/ARS
"J'ai peint chaque Vésuve à la main en utilisant toujours des couleurs différentes de manière à ce que chaque tableau donne l'impression d'avoir été peint juste une minute après l'éruption."
(Andy Warhol in Catalogue de l'exposition, Vesuvius by Warhol, Naples, Museo di Capodimonte, 1985, p.35)