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Andy Warhol
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- Andy Warhol
- Cologne Cathedral (F. &. S. II.361-364)
- Four screenprints in colours with diamond dust
- each sheet: approx. 998 by 800mm 39 1/4 by 31 1/2 in
The complete portfolio, comprising four screenprints in colours with diamond dust, 1985, each signed in pencil, numbered 49/60 (total edition includes 15 artist's proofs), on Lenox Museum Board, with the printer's blindstamp, Rupert Jasen Smith, New York, published by Hermann Wünsche, Bonn, with his ink stamp and the artist's copyright ink stamp verso, each framed
Condition
The full sheets (F. & S. II.364 with a 1-2mm slither of board shaved at the lower right corner of the sheet), the colours fresh, in good condition apart from occasional nicks to the extreme sheet edges (infrequently with associated minute pigment loss), the extreme corners of the sheets occasionally softened very slightly, infrequent very lightly rubbed areas, each framed. Other minor imperfections to individual sheets include:
F. & S. II.361 and 363: the signature and numbering very slightly smudged
F. & S. II. 362 and 364: some horizontal (superficial and inconspicuous) scratches in the black at the bottom of the images (only visible upon close inspection)
F. & S. II. 363: a minute dot of pigment loss towards the centre of the right sheet edge in the yellow background
F. & S. II. 364: a minute dot of pigment loss in the upper left section of the image in the black background
"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."