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Andy Warhol
Estimate
350,000 - 450,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Andy Warhol
- Gaetana Enders (The Ambassadress)
- signed and dated 83 on the overlap
- acrylic and silkscreen ink on canvas
- 40 by 40 in. 101.6 by 101.6 cm.
Provenance
Gaetana Enders, New York (gift of the artist)
Sotheby's, New York, November 10, 2011, lot 233
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Sotheby's, New York, November 10, 2011, lot 233
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Condition
This work is in good condition overall. The colors are bright, fresh and clean. There is evidence of light wear and including some areas of white abrasions along the edges where the canvas has come into contact with its frame and faint handling marks visible particularly along the right edge. The upper turning edge exhibits evidence of light surface soiling. Under very close inspection there is a minor and unobtrusive pinpoint brown spot accretion to the left of the figures hair and another faint and unobtrusive brown pinpoint spot accretion in the purple of the figures hair. 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.
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.