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Andy Warhol
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- Andy Warhol
- Hans Christian Andersen (F. & S. II.395-397)
- screenprint
- each sheet approx.: 965 by 965mm 38 by 38in
The set, comprising three (of the four) screenprints in colours, 1987, each signed in pencil verso by the executor of The Estate of Andy Warhol, the publisher, and the printer on a stamped certificate of authenticity, each numbered 22/25 (total edition includes 8 artist's proofs), on Lenox Museum Board, with the printer's blindstamp, Rupert Jasen Smith, New York, published by Art Expo Danmark, Odense, each framed
Condition
The full sheets, printed to the edges, in good condition with fresh colours, each with a soft crease along the right sheet edge at top (measuring approx. 4cm), and a second along extreme edge of lower right corner, both with associated hairline cracks in the top ink surface, each framed. Additional imperfections in the individual sheets are:
F. 395 - the numbering slightly smudged, the verso with occasional minor surface soiling. (A hair printed in to the background at lower left is inherent to the production.)
F. 397 - minor surface scuffs in the black matte of the background.
"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."