- 294
Andy Warhol
Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Andy Warhol
- Dollar Signs
pencil on paper, in four parts
- each: 80 by 60cm.; 31 1/2 by 23 5/8 in.
- Executed in 1981.
Provenance
Gagosian Gallery, Los Angeles
Tony Shafrazi Gallery, New York
Stellan Holm Gallery, New York
Acquired directly from the above by the previous owner
Exhibited
New York, Tony Shafrazi Gallery, Andy Warhol Drawings: 50s - 80s, 2002
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although there is a greater contrast in the original.
Condition:
Each work is in very good condition with each sheet attached to the backing board at intervals to the top edge. There is some extremely light undulation to the sheets. The lower right dollar sign (according to the catalogue illustration) has a crease to the top left corner, and a further light crease to the right side of the top right quadrant. The top left dollar sign (according to the catalogue illustration) has two light horizontal creases to the centre of the left edge.
"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
"I'd asked around 10 or 15 people for suggestions. Finally one lady friend asked the right question, 'Well, what do you love most?' That's how I started painting money."
(Andy Warhol)