Galerie Heiner Friedrich, Munich
Kasper König, Germany
Private Collection (acquired from the above in 1979)
Christie's London, June 22, 2006, lot 15
Acquired by the present owner from the above

New York, Gagosian Gallery, Andy Warhol: Early Hand-Painted Works, September - October 2005

This work is in very good condition overall. It is hinged at the top corners to the ragboard mount and framed in a black painted strip frame under Plexiglas. There are faint remains from previous hinges on the reverse of the bottom two corners. In the lower right corner, there are soft diagonal creases primarily 1 ½ in. up from the bottom and 2 ½ in. up from the bottom. The sheet has very slightly yellowed with age and there is slight discoloration along the extreme edges. The work was formerly framed with a window measuring 6 ½ x 2 ½ in. in the backing board to reveal the signature on the reverse. The paper is slightly lighter in tone corresponding to this former window. There are slight ripples and soft crimps along the top edge, and slight ripples along the right half of the bottom edge.
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.
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