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Andy Warhol
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Andy Warhol
- Over 40 (Positive)
- signed and dated 85 on the overlap
- acrylic and silkscreen ink on canvas
- 20 by 16 in. 50.8 by 40.6 cm.
- Executed in 1985, this work is stamped twice by the Estate of Andy Warhol and the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. and numbered PA10.097 on the overlap.
Provenance
The Estate of Andy Warhol
The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc., New York
Private Collection, New York
Sotheby's, London, June 22, 2007, lot 391
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc., New York
Private Collection, New York
Sotheby's, London, June 22, 2007, lot 391
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Literature
Charles Stuckey, Vincent Freemont, John Richardson, Andy Warhol, Heaven and Hell are Just One Breath Away! Late Paintings and Related Works, 1984-1986, New York, 1992, p. 59, illustrated
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. There is evidence of light wear and handling along the edges, including some light hairline craquelure at the pull margins. There are scattered light surface abrasions in the black painted area most notably in the lower right corner, visible under raking light. Upon close inspection, there is evidence of extremely minor and unobtrusive spots of craquelure. 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.