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Provenance

The Estate of Andy Warhol The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc., New York Jablonka Galerie, Cologne Acquired by the present owner from the above Condition This work is in very good condition overall. There is very light evidence of handling to the edges. Upon close inspection, there are a few scattered and unobtrusive pinpoint media accretions visible, likely from the time of execution. There is an unobtrusive, pinpoint light brown accretion in the lower left quadrant. Under raking light, a faint horizontal stretcher bar mark is visible towards the bottom 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. Catalogue Note "Andy asked Jay Shriver, his new art assistant, to buy some ordinary kitchen knives from a Bowery restaurant supply store. Jay came back with some Galaxy 8-inch slicers and, of course, a receipt. Andy photographed the ordinary knives in various formations and they were chosen. How many times does one read about someone picking up a kitchen knife and plunging it into his wife or her husband in a moment of jealous rage?" Vincent Fremont

Catalog summary

Andy Warhol Knives acrylic and silkscreen ink on canvas 20 by 16 in. 50.8 by 40.5 cm. Provenance The Estate of Andy Warhol The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc., New York Jablonka Galerie, Cologne Acquired by the present owner from the above Condition This work is in very good condition overall. There is very light evidence of handling to the edges. Upon close inspection, there are a few scattered and unobtrusive pinpoint media accretions visible, likely from the time of execution. There is an unobtrusive, pinpoint light brown accretion in the lower left quadrant. Under raking light, a faint horizontal stretcher bar mark is visible towards the bottom 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. Catalogue Note "Andy asked Jay Shriver, his new art assistant, to buy some ordinary kitchen knives from a Bowery restaurant supply store. Jay came back with some Galaxy 8-inch slicers and, of course, a receipt. Andy photographed the ordinary knives in various formations and they were chosen. How many times does one read about someone picking up a kitchen knife and plunging it into his wife or her husband in a moment of jealous rage?" Vincent Fremont