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Andy Warhol
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Andy Warhol
- Puma Invaders (Negative)
- acrylic and silkscreen ink on canvas
- 16 by 20 in. 40.6 by 50.8 cm.
- Executed in 1985-1986.
Provenance
Estate of Andy Warhol
The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc., New York
Private Collection, New York (acquired from the above in June 2006)
Sotheby's, New York, 13 May 2010, Lot 202 (consigned by the above)
Private Collection, New York (acquired from the above sale)
Private Collection, New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner
The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc., New York
Private Collection, New York (acquired from the above in June 2006)
Sotheby's, New York, 13 May 2010, Lot 202 (consigned by the above)
Private Collection, New York (acquired from the above sale)
Private Collection, New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Condition
This work is in good condition overall. The canvas is slightly buckling on its stretcher, visible along the bottom edge. There is scattered fine and mostly unobtrusive craquelure throughout the composition, particularly along the edges and along the turning edges of the canvs. There are a few scattered light abrasions and evidence of burnishing visible under raking light, particularly at the corners. 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.