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Provenance

Estate of the Artist The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc., New York Acquired by the present owner from the above in September 1999 Condition This work is in very good condition. There is soft rippling and discoloration of the paper which is visible primarily at the extreme edges. There is evidence of wear and handling creases located in the top tier of the work. There is faint soiling at the edges. The sheet is floating and is hinged to the backing board at the corner edges. Framed under Plexiglas. 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. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Catalog summary

Andy Warhol Indian graphite on Strathmore paper 29 by 23 in. 73.8 by 58.5 cm. Executed in 1960-62, this work is stamped by the Estate of Andy Warhol and the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc., New York and numbered 147.004 on the reverse. Provenance Estate of the Artist The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc., New York Acquired by the present owner from the above in September 1999 Condition This work is in very good condition. There is soft rippling and discoloration of the paper which is visible primarily at the extreme edges. There is evidence of wear and handling creases located in the top tier of the work. There is faint soiling at the edges. The sheet is floating and is hinged to the backing board at the corner edges. Framed under Plexiglas. 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. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.