Lot 62
  • 62

ANDY WARHOL | Sunset (see F. & S. II.85-88)

Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description

  • Andy Warhol
  • Sunset (see F. & S. II.85-88)
  • image: 934 by 933 mm 36 3/4 by 36 3/4 in
  • sheet: 993 by 942 mm 39 by 37 in
Screenprint in a unique color combination, 1972, with The Estate of Andy Warhol and Authorized by the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts inkstamps on the verso, from the total edition of 632 unique impressions, on wove paper, printed by Salvatore Silkscreen Co., Inc., New York, published by David Whitney, New York, framed

Provenance

Sold Christie's New York, Andy Warhol at Christie's Sold to Benefit the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, November 12, 2012, lot 519

Condition

The print is in generally good condition. Two repaired tears, the largest measuring 50 mm with associated cracking to ink at center right sheet edge. Sheet is slightly toned, some creasing in top and bottom margins. (A few hairline cracks to the ink, three tiny spots of ink loss at bottom right of image and a few small spots of inconspicuous surface soiling in the sun.) Verso with uneven discoloration, surface soiling and small surface abrasions.
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