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Provenance

Estate of Andy Warhol Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc, New York Private Collection, Greenwich

Literature

Exh. Cat., New York, Gagosian Gallery, Andy Warhol, Heaven and Hell Are Just One Breath Away! Late Paintings and Related Works, 1984-1986, 1992, p. 70, illustrated Vincent Fremont and Benjamin Buchloch, eds., Andy Warhol B&W Paintings: Ads and Illustrations 1985-1986 , p. 59, illustrated Germano Celant, SuperWarhol , Milan, 2003, no. 251, p. 488, illustrated Condition This work is in very good condition overall. There are scattered creases in the canvas, most notably towards the center of the canvas, as is common with works from this series. The canvas has been strip lined. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, there is no evidence of restoration. Framed. 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 Self-Defense synthetic polymer paint and silkscreen ink on canvas 80 by 62 in. 203.2 by 157.5 cm. Executed in 1985-1986, this work is stamped three times by the Estate of Andy Warhol and twice by the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc., and numbered PA 10.601 on the overlap. Provenance Estate of Andy Warhol Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc, New York Private Collection, Greenwich Literature Exh. Cat., New York, Gagosian Gallery, Andy Warhol, Heaven and Hell Are Just One Breath Away! Late Paintings and Related Works, 1984-1986, 1992, p. 70, illustrated Vincent Fremont and Benjamin Buchloch, eds., Andy Warhol B&W Paintings: Ads and Illustrations 1985-1986 , p. 59, illustrated Germano Celant, SuperWarhol , Milan, 2003, no. 251, p. 488, illustrated Condition This work is in very good condition overall. There are scattered creases in the canvas, most notably towards the center of the canvas, as is common with works from this series. The canvas has been strip lined. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, there is no evidence of restoration. Framed. 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.