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Andy Warhol
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Andy Warhol
- Hans Christian Andersen (F. & S. II.398-401)
- screenprint
- each sheet: approx. 965 by 965mm 39 by 38in
The complete set, comprising four screenprints in colours, 1987, each signed in pencil verso by the executor of The Estate of Andy Warhol, the publisher and the printer on a stamped certificate of authenticity, numbered in pencil 22/25 (total edition includes 8 artist's proofs), on Lenox Museum Board, with the printer's blindstamp, Rupert Jasen Smith, New York, published by Art Expo Danmark, Odense
Condition
The full sheets, printed to the edges, in good condition, with fresh colours, each sheet has a soft crease across the upper right sheet corner (measuring approx. 4.5cm), on F. 399 it is breaking through the yellow ink surface slightly, each unframed. Additional imperfections to the individual sheets are:
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F. 398 - numerous surface scuffs in the matte black of background, the verso with some minor surface soiling.
F. 399 - a second crease along extreme edge of lower right sheet corner (5.5cm).
F. 400 - a second crease along extreme edge of lower right sheet corner (3.5cm), a deep nick into the sheet at right edge towards top, occasional minor surface scuffs in matte black background, the verso with offprinting and some minor surface soiling.
F. 401 - a few minor surface scuffs in matte black background at right, a short crease across the upper left sheet tip.
"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."