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Andy Warhol
Estimate
35,000 - 45,000 GBP
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Description
- Andy Warhol
- Marilyn Monroe (F. & S. II.22)
- screenprint
- sheet: 914 by 914mm 36 by 36in
Screenprint in colours, 1967, signed in pencil verso, stamp-numbered 225/250 verso, on wove paper, published by Factory Additions, New York, framed
Condition
The full sheet, printed to the edges, the yellow in the lips and lower right darkened, in good condition apart from a few areas of broken through creases in the blue of the subject's neck and hair, other more minor slightly broken through creases elsewhere, a vertical crease along the right sheet edge and a horizontal crease along the lower sheet edge (slightly broken through in places), a small hole in the sheet at lower right, creasing and minor pigment loss at the corners of the sheet, a 5mm tear at left sheet edge and other occasional small nicks to the sheet edges (occasionally with associated minor pigment loss), discoloration and areas of skinning verso (skinning particularly at the left sheet edge), occasional minor scuffs and a darker scuff mark at upper left sheet edge, framed. (The colours slightly mottled in places)
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."