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Andy Warhol
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Andy Warhol
- Hans Christian Andersen (F. & S. IIB.394-397)
- Screenprints on paper
- each sheet: approx. 1019 by 1014 mm 40 1/8 by 40 in
The complete portfolio, comprising four screenprints in a unique combination of colours, 1987, stamp-signed on the verso, signed in pencil by the executor of the Estate of Andy Warhol, the publisher and the printer on a stamped certificate of authenticity on the verso, numbered TP 36/36 (trial proofs aside from the edition of 25 plus 8 artist's proofs), on Lenox Museum Board, printed by Rupert Jasen Smith, New York, with his blindstamp, published by Art Expo Danmark, Odense, Denmark, with their stamp on the verso
Condition
F. & S. IIB. 394 - The full sheet (sheet size slightly larger than documented), in good condition apart from minor surface scuffs (mostly visible upon close inspection at a raking light), unframed. Sheet: 1014 by 1019mm
F. & S. IIB 395 - The full sheet (sheet size slightly larger than documented), in good condition apart from pressure marks to the tips of the sheet corners, a slight indentation to the sheet edge at the upper left, minor surface scuffs, stray printing ink (predominantly at sheet edges), a printer's? inscription at the lower sheet edge, unframed. Sheet: 1014 by 1016mm
F. & S. IIB 396 - The full sheet (sheet size slightly larger than documented), in good condition apart from a very small crack in the pigment at the upper left corner of the image, pressure marks to the tips of the sheet corners, minor surface scuffs (mostly visible upon close inspection at a raking light), stray printing ink, unframed. Sheet: 1018 by 1018 mm
F. & S. IIB. 397 - The full sheet (sheet size slightly larger than documented), in good condition apart from pressure marks to the tips of the corners, occasional minor surface scuffs (mostly visible upon close inspection at a raking light), a very small crack in the pigment of the upper image area (possibly a printing flaw?), a tiny light purple speck in the not printed area at the lower sheet edge, unframed. Sheet: 1017 by 1017 mm
"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."