Andy Warhol

The complete set, comprising three screenprints in colors, 1983, each signed in pencil and numbered 127/300 (total edition includes 30 artist's proofs), on BFK Rives wove paper, printed by Rupert Jasen Smith, New York; Ryoichi Ishida, Tokyo, and with their blindstamp, also with the publisher's blindstamp, Gendai Hanga Center, Tokyo, framed (3 prints)

The prints are in good condition, the full sheets, printed to the edges with bright colors. F.&S. 307 with faint surface scuffing at the bottom of the sheet; three scratches at bottom center, the largest is 30 mm with associated loss to the top layer of ink. F.&S. 308 with some surface soiling along the bottom edge of the sheet. The versos each with "© Andy Warhol 1983" stamp and faint surface soiling and traces of stray ink and graphite. The versos of F.&S. 308 and 309 with skinning along all edges of the sheet, associated with prior hinging, and creating indentations on the recto, visible under raking light.
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.