Andy Warhol

Acquis directement auprès de l'artiste par le propriétaire précédent et transmis au propriétaire actuel

Ferrara, Palazzo dei Diamanti, Andy Warhol: Ladies and Gentlemen, 1975
Venice, Abbazia di San Gregorio, Andy Warhol in Venice, 1988; catalogue, p.60 et p.77, illustré en couleurs
Tokyo, Isetan Museum of Art; Chiba, Kawamura Museum of Art; Kitakyushu Municipal Museum; Osaka, Daimaru Museum, Pop Muses: Images of Women by Roy Lichtenstein and Andy Warhol, 1991-1992; catalogue, illustré en couleurs

The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration, although the blue background (1) is more blue and less purple in the original and the green back ground (2) is darker in the original. The work (1 & 2) is executed on its original canvas, not relined. 1. Not visible on the surface of the work, located at the extremity of the lower right corner, a minor loss of paint (less than 0,2 cm) is only visible under very close inspection, when the work not framed. 2. Are only visible under very close inspection: - 4 tiny losses of paint (less than 0,2 cm each) located at the extremity of the upper right corner - 2 tiny losses of paint (from 0,1 to 0,2 cm) located at the extremity of the lower right corner. Under UV light, there is no evidence of any retouching. This work is in excellent condition.
"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."

"It's hard work to look like the complete opposite of what nature made you and then to be an imitation woman of what was only a fantasy woman in the first place."
(Andy Warhol in David Bourdon, Andy Warhol, New York 1989, p. 317)