Lot 64
  • 64

Andy Warhol

Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
Log in to view results
bidding is closed

Description

  • Andy Warhol
  • Candy Box
  • synthetic polymer paint, silkscreen ink and diamond dust on canvas
  • 14 by 11 in. 35.6 by 27.9 cm.
  • Executed in 1981.

Provenance

Private Collection, Connecticut (acquired directly from the artist)
Sotheby's, New York, February 15, 1989, lot 176 
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale

Condition

This work is in very good condition overall. The canvas is unlined. The surface is clean and the diamond dust is well adhered. There is some very fine, hair-line cracking to the pigment along the turning edges and corners. Under Ultraviolet light inspection there is no evidence of restoration. Framed.
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.