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Andy Warhol
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Andy Warhol
- Mao (F. & S. II.94)
- screenprint
- sheet: 914 by 913mm 36 by 36in
Screenprint in colours, 1972, signed in ball-point pen verso, stamp-numbered 76/250 verso, on Beckett High White paper, published by Castelli Graphics and Multiples, Inc., New York, and with their inkstamp verso, framed
Condition
The full sheet, printed to the edges, generally in good condition except that the pink background is slightly attenuated and there is a subtle ripple throughout the sheet. Minor imperfections visible upon close inspection comprise a minor surface crack at the subject's chin with minute ink losses, a tiny paper loss at the tip of the lower right sheet corner measuring 1 by 3mm, the verso with uneven backboard-staining, a soft handling crease at centre of lower sheet edge is breaking through the printed surface very slightly (at the button of his collar), framed.
"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."