Lot 255
  • 255

Andy Warhol

Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description

  • Andy Warhol
  • Female Head
  • ink and Dr. Martin's Anilene dye on paper
  • 19 1/2 by 13 in. 49.5 by 33 cm.

Provenance

Estate of Andy Warhol
The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Inc., New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 2003

Condition

This work is in good condition overall. The colors are bright and fresh. The lower left and right edges have been cut irregularly by the artist. Under very close inspection there are some extremely faint smudge marks visible around the face. There is evidence of tape residue 2½ inches from the upper edge in the center and 1 inch from the lower edge in the center. The sheet is hinged verso intermittently to the matte. Framed under Plexiglas.
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.
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