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Provenance

Leo Castelli Gallery, New York (LC#249) Private Collection, La Jolla (gift of the above) Gift to the present owner from the above Condition This work is in good condition overall. There is evidence of light wear and handling toward the edges, resulting in paint loss and small tears to the canvas at the corners. There is concentric hairline craquelure in the bottom left flower and some other minor scattered spots of craquelure. There are faint stretcher bar impressions and some light and scattered accretions. 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 Flowers signed with the artist's initials and dated 64 on the overlap acrylic and silkscreen ink on canvas 5 by 5 in. 12.7 by 12.7 cm. Provenance Leo Castelli Gallery, New York (LC#249) Private Collection, La Jolla (gift of the above) Gift to the present owner from the above Condition This work is in good condition overall. There is evidence of light wear and handling toward the edges, resulting in paint loss and small tears to the canvas at the corners. There is concentric hairline craquelure in the bottom left flower and some other minor scattered spots of craquelure. There are faint stretcher bar impressions and some light and scattered accretions. 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.