Mel Ramos

CANDY (BABY RUTH): Lithograph printed in colours, 1981, signed in pencil, numbered 181/250, on wove paper, with the publisher's blindstamp, Atelier Dumas Inc., New York; together with HAV-A-HAVANA II: lithograph printed in colours, 1999, signed in pencil, numbered 46/199, on wove paper, framed; together with FRAULEIN FRENCH FRIES: lithograph printed in colours, 2002, signed in pencil, numbered 178/499, on wove paper, framed

Candy (Baby Ruth): With full margins, in good condition apart from occasional and extremely minor traces of surface soiling in the margins, unframed. Hav-a-Havana II: With full margins, in good condition apart from a slight undulation at the top edge of the sheet and light creases at the extreme upper and lower edges of the sheet, framed. Fraulein French Fries: With full margins, in good condition apart from a tiny unbroken indentation in the paper in the lower margin (away from the image), a trace of ink residue in the right margin (only visible upon close inspection), 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."