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Andy Warhol
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 GBP
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Description
- Andy Warhol
- Antoine Grunn
- signed, stamped by the Andy Warhol authentication board and inscribed A109.091 on the overlap
- synthetic polymer paint and silkscreen ink on canvas
- 101.4 by 101.4cm.; 39 7/8 by 39 7/8 in.
- Executed in 1981.
Provenance
Private Collection, London
Condition
This work is in very good condition. There is evidence of light wear and rubbing to the lower corners and light handling to the upper right corner. Visible only upon very close inspection, there are a few isolated and unobtrusive hairline cracks towards the centre of the composition. No restoration is apparent when examined under ultraviolet 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."
Catalogue Note
“If it is instantly clear that Warhol has revived the visual crackle, glitter, and chic of older traditions of society portraiture, it may be less obvious that despite his legendary indifference to human facts, he has also captured an incredible range of psychological insights among his sitters.”
ROBERT ROSENBLUM
Andy Warhol: Portraits of the 70’s, New York 1979, p. 18
ROBERT ROSENBLUM
Andy Warhol: Portraits of the 70’s, New York 1979, p. 18