Details

Provenance

The Estate of Andy Warhol, New York Acquired directly from the above by the present owner

Exhibited

Basel, Kunstmuseum (& travelling), Andy Warhol: Drawings, 1942-1987 , 1998, no. 218, illustrated in colour Condition Colour:<br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is deeper and richer and the paper tone is warmer in the original.<br><br>Condition:<br>This work is in very good condition. The sheet is attached to the backing board at intervals on the reverse. All four edges are deckled and uneven. There is a diagonal crease to the top left corner of the green rectangle and a diagonal tear in the lower right hand corner of the same sheet, both of which are probably original to the work’s execution. The further nicks and creases to the paper collage are all inherent to the artist’s choice of medium and working process. There are two tiny spots of media accretion to the right of the figure’s nose in the pink paper. "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."

Catalog summary

Andy Warhol Michael Jackson stamped by The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. and The Estate of Andy Warhol and numbered VF115. 216 on the reverse silkscreen ink and paper collage on paper 81 by 61cm.; 31 7/8 by 24in. Executed in 1984. Provenance The Estate of Andy Warhol, New York Acquired directly from the above by the present owner Exhibited Basel, Kunstmuseum (& travelling), Andy Warhol: Drawings, 1942-1987 , 1998, no. 218, illustrated in colour Condition Colour:<br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is deeper and richer and the paper tone is warmer in the original.<br><br>Condition:<br>This work is in very good condition. The sheet is attached to the backing board at intervals on the reverse. All four edges are deckled and uneven. There is a diagonal crease to the top left corner of the green rectangle and a diagonal tear in the lower right hand corner of the same sheet, both of which are probably original to the work’s execution. The further nicks and creases to the paper collage are all inherent to the artist’s choice of medium and working process. There are two tiny spots of media accretion to the right of the figure’s nose in the pink paper. "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."