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Provenance

The Estate of Andy Warhol The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, New York Galerie Thaddaeus Ropac, Paris Galerie Andrea Caratsch, Zurich Acquired from the above by the present owner

Exhibited

Paris, Galerie Thaddaeus Ropac, Andy Warhol - Hearts , 2002, n.p., illustrated in colour Condition Colour:<br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the background is a slightly lighter shade of pink in the original. The catalogue illustration also fails to fully convey the shimmering nature of the diamond dust visible in the original.<br><br>Condition:<br>This work is in very good condition. There are a few unobtrusive spots of wear and handling scattered in isolated places to the extreme outer edges. Very close inspection reveals a stable tension crack running intermittently along the extreme outer edges. Extremely close inspection reveals a very thin and short hairline crack to the upper right heart. No restoration is apparent when examined under ultraviolet light. "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 Hearts (Four) acrylic, diamond dust and silkscreen ink on canvas 38 by 38cm.; 15 by 15in. Executed in 1979-84. Provenance The Estate of Andy Warhol The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, New York Galerie Thaddaeus Ropac, Paris Galerie Andrea Caratsch, Zurich Acquired from the above by the present owner Exhibited Paris, Galerie Thaddaeus Ropac, Andy Warhol - Hearts , 2002, n.p., illustrated in colour Condition Colour:<br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the background is a slightly lighter shade of pink in the original. The catalogue illustration also fails to fully convey the shimmering nature of the diamond dust visible in the original.<br><br>Condition:<br>This work is in very good condition. There are a few unobtrusive spots of wear and handling scattered in isolated places to the extreme outer edges. Very close inspection reveals a stable tension crack running intermittently along the extreme outer edges. Extremely close inspection reveals a very thin and short hairline crack to the upper right heart. No restoration is apparent when examined under ultraviolet light. "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."