Lot 436
  • 436

Andy Warhol

Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description

  • Andy Warhol
  • "Mao Tse-Tung"
  • signed on verso

  • color screenprint

  • from a portfolio of ten screenprints number 77 from an edition of 250

Provenance

Castelli Graphics, New York, 1988
Private Collection of Alan Gabay

Condition

The print is generally in good condition. In 2004, a professional restorer of works on paper removed ATG tape from the reverse and lightly flattened the paper. The background color is very slightly attenuated and the un-inked areas, primarily along the sheet edges, have yellowed significantly over time. Darker discoloration extends along the perimeter of the sheet. A scuff of soiling is visible along the upper left sheet edge. There are small paper losses along the edges of the sheet - mostly inconspicuous except one at lower right measures about 2 mm deep. The verso of the sheet has been discolored by uneven mat burn throughout.
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.
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