Details

Provenance

Ileana Sonnabend, Paris Galleria Ravagnan, Venice Sergio Tomasinelli, Turin Zaira Mis, Brussels Sotheby's, London, December 10, 1998, lot 144 Private Collection, Japan Acquired by the present owner from the above

Literature

Georg Frei and Neil Printz, eds., The Andy Warhol Catalogue Raisonné, Volume 02B: Paintings and Sculpture 1964-1969, New York, 2004, cat. no. 1598, p. 84, illustrated in color Condition This work is in very good condition overall. There are two pinpoint spot accretions located in the upper left flower which are visible in the catalogue illustration. There is evidence of light handling and wear and light rubbing around the edges. Under ultra violet light inspection, there is no evidence of restoration. 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 Flowers signed with the artist's initials and dated 64 on the overlap acrylic and silkscreen ink on canvas 8 by 8 in. 20.3 by 20.3 cm. Provenance Ileana Sonnabend, Paris Galleria Ravagnan, Venice Sergio Tomasinelli, Turin Zaira Mis, Brussels Sotheby's, London, December 10, 1998, lot 144 Private Collection, Japan Acquired by the present owner from the above Literature Georg Frei and Neil Printz, eds., The Andy Warhol Catalogue Raisonné, Volume 02B: Paintings and Sculpture 1964-1969, New York, 2004, cat. no. 1598, p. 84, illustrated in color Condition This work is in very good condition overall. There are two pinpoint spot accretions located in the upper left flower which are visible in the catalogue illustration. There is evidence of light handling and wear and light rubbing around the edges. Under ultra violet light inspection, there is no evidence of restoration. 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.