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Andy Warhol
Estimate
250,000 - 300,000 GBP
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Description
- Andy Warhol
- Endangered Species (F. & S. II.293-302)
- Screenprint
- Sheet: 965 by 965mm; 38 by 38in
The complete set, comprising ten screenprints in colours, 1983, each signed in pencil and numbered 22/150 (total edition includes 30 artist's proofs), printed by Rupert Jasen Smith, New York, published by Ronald Feldman Fine Arts, Inc., New York, on Lenox Museum Board
Condition
The full sheets printed to the edges, the colours strong, in good fresh condition, each sheet with remains of hingeing tape along edges and horizontally across centre verso, each framed. Minor imperfections are listed below:
F. & S. II.293 African Elephant
In good condition. A diagonal soft hairline scuff mark extending from the upper left corner to the elephants ear. A horizontal unobtrusive thin line extending from the left leg though the trunk to the right leg, two other thin lines across the right leg (this is a printing imperfection).
F. & S. II.294 Pine Barrens Tree Frog
In good condition. A small nick at extreme edge of sheet at upper left.
F. & S. II.295 Giant Panda
In good condition.
F.&S. II.296 Bald Eagle
In good condition. There is some soft horizontal scuffing and mottled areas in the dark blue background along the top edge of the sheet, and a tiny blemish in the lighter blue at centre. Some horizontal dark blue lines associated with uneven printing in dark blue at upper left.
F. & S. II.297 Siberian Tiger
In good condition. The green background at right slightly mottled and with occasional scuff marks in the green at right, only visible in a raking light.
F. & S. II.298 San Francisco Silverspot
In good condition.
F. & S. II.299 Orangutan
In good condition. Two tiny spots of stray white ink above left eye.
F. & S. II.300 Grevy's Zebra
In good condition. A tiny blemish in the turquoise background at upper left and lower centre.
F. & S. II.301 Black Rhinoceros
In good condition.
F. & S. II.302 Bighorn Ram
In good condition. Two soft vertical scuff marks at upper centre sheet edge, only visible upon very 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.
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.