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Andy Warhol
Estimate
300,000 - 400,000 USD
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Description
- Andy Warhol
- Hammer and Sickle
- signed on the overlap
- acrylic and silkscreen ink on canvas
- 15 by 19 in. 38.1 by 48.3 cm.
- Executed circa 1976.
Provenance
Private Collection, Milan
Condition
This work is in good condition overall. The colors are bright, fresh and vibrant. There is evidence of some wear and handling along the edges and some light hairline craquelure along the edges which has caused some minor paint loss in the corners. There are 2 minor instances of hairline craquelure in the lower right quadrant and towards the upper right corner. There is a small area of paint loss to the top red edge of the hammer and a small area of paint loss in the upper right corner which has exposed the underlying blue paint. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, there is no evidence of restoration. Unframed.
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.