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Provenance

Galeria Nasoni, Porto Private Collection, Europe Christie's, London, February 12, 2009, lot 163 Acquired by the present owner from the above sale Condition This work is in very good condition overall. There is light evidence of handling and wear at the edges. There is a faint stretcher bar impression visible along the bottom edge of the stretcher. Additionally, there is a 1/8 inch area of fine craquelure located 6 ¼ inches from the top edge and 4 3/8 inches from the left edge. Under ultraviolet light inspection there is no evidence of restoration. Unframed. 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 Parrot signed and dated 83 on the overlap synthetic polymer paint and silkscreen ink on canvas 14 by 11 in. 35.6 by 27.9 cm. Provenance Galeria Nasoni, Porto Private Collection, Europe Christie's, London, February 12, 2009, lot 163 Acquired by the present owner from the above sale Condition This work is in very good condition overall. There is light evidence of handling and wear at the edges. There is a faint stretcher bar impression visible along the bottom edge of the stretcher. Additionally, there is a 1/8 inch area of fine craquelure located 6 ¼ inches from the top edge and 4 3/8 inches from the left edge. Under ultraviolet light inspection there is no evidence of restoration. Unframed. 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.