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Provenance

Sale: Christie's, New York, Anon Sale , 8 November 1989, Lot 326 Leo Castelli Gallery, New York Peder Bonnier, Inc., New York Sale: Christie's, London, Post War & Contemporary Art , 28 June 2002, Lot 187 Acquired directly from the above by the present owner

Literature

Georg Frei and Neil Printz, Eds., The Andy Warhol Catalogue Raisonné: Paintings and Sculptures 1964-1969, Vol. 2B , New York 2004, p. 114, no. 1711, illustrated in colour Condition Colour: <br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is warmer with the white tending more towards a soft cream in the original.<br><br>Condition:<br>This work is in very good condition. There is very light wear to all four corner tips and along all four extreme outer edges with associated tension cracks. There is a minute speck of media loss to the centre of the right edge, visible only under very close inspection. Examination under ultra-violet light reveals a few tiny spots of retouching to one of the petals of the lower right flower and in two places to the lower part of the top left flower. "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 Flowers signed twice, dated 1964 , stamped by The Andy Warhol Art Authentication Board, Inc ., numbered A.105.984 and dedicated to Sue on the overlap acrylic and silkscreen ink on canvas 20.3 by 20.3cm.; 8 by 8in. Provenance Sale: Christie's, New York, Anon Sale , 8 November 1989, Lot 326 Leo Castelli Gallery, New York Peder Bonnier, Inc., New York Sale: Christie's, London, Post War & Contemporary Art , 28 June 2002, Lot 187 Acquired directly from the above by the present owner Literature Georg Frei and Neil Printz, Eds., The Andy Warhol Catalogue Raisonné: Paintings and Sculptures 1964-1969, Vol. 2B , New York 2004, p. 114, no. 1711, illustrated in colour Condition Colour: <br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is warmer with the white tending more towards a soft cream in the original.<br><br>Condition:<br>This work is in very good condition. There is very light wear to all four corner tips and along all four extreme outer edges with associated tension cracks. There is a minute speck of media loss to the centre of the right edge, visible only under very close inspection. Examination under ultra-violet light reveals a few tiny spots of retouching to one of the petals of the lower right flower and in two places to the lower part of the top left flower. "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."