Lot 272
  • 272

Andy Warhol

Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description

  • Andy Warhol
  • Details of Renaissance Paintings (Paolo Uccello, St. George and the Dragon, 1460) (F. & S. II.324-327)
  • screenprint
  • sheet: 813 by 1120 mm 32 by 44 in
  • image: 635 by 945 mm 25 by 37 in
The complete portfolio of four screenprints in colors, 1984, each signed in pencil and inscribed 'PP 3/5', a printer's proof aside from the edition of 50 (total edition also includes 12 artist's proofs), on Arches Aquarelle (Cold Pressed) paper, framed (4 prints)

Provenance

Ex coll. Donald J. Christal, with his collector's stamp on the verso.

Condition

The prints are in good condition, the full sheets with fresh colors. Imperfections in the individual prints are as follows: (F. & S. II.324): Imperfections in the black ink throughout and unobtrusive surface soiling between the two subjects. A tiny, inconspicuous fox mark in the bottom margin at right. (F. & S. II.325): The signature is slightly smudged and there is a minuscule spot of stray ink in bottom right corner. (F. & S. II.326): Pale area of surface soiling in the bottom right margin. (F. & S. II.327): With faint toning at extreme left sheet edge and unobtrusive rubbing and a few areas of scuffing in the ink. There is a pressure mark in the lower left corner. The verso with remains of prior hinging. (Tiny fox mark in right margin.)
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.
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