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ANDY WARHOL | Abstract Painting
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Andy Warhol
- Abstract Painting
- acrylic and silkscreen ink on canvas
- 51 by 40.5 cm. 20 1/8 by 16 in.
- Executed circa 1982.
Provenance
Anton Kern Gallery, New York
Daniel Blau, London
Private Collection, Europe
Sotheby's, London, Bear Witness, 10 March 2015, Lot 138
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Daniel Blau, London
Private Collection, Europe
Sotheby's, London, Bear Witness, 10 March 2015, Lot 138
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Exhibited
New York, Anton Kern Gallery, Andy Warhol: Fifteen Abstract Paintings, February - March 1998
Condition
Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is pinker in the original. Condition: This work is in very good condition. Extremely close inspection reveals a very thin tension crack running intermittently along the extreme outer edge.Close inspection reveals evidence of extremely light wear to the lower left corner tip and two very thin and unobtrusive rub marks to the lower edge, towards the lower right corner. No restoration is apparent when examined under ultraviolet 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. 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."
Catalogue Note
The work is stamped by The Estate of Andy Warhol and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts and numbered PA.76.010 on the overlap and stamped by The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts on the reverse.