Lot 180
- 180
Andy Warhol
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
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Description
- Andy Warhol
- Ten Portraits of the Jews of the Twentieth Century (F. & S. II.226-235)
- Screenprints
- Each sheet: 1015 by 812mm; 40 by 32in
The complete set of ten screenprints in colours, 1980, each signed in pencil, numbered 38/200 (there were also 30 artist's proofs), printed by Rupert Jasen Smith, published by Ronald Feldman Fine Arts, Inc., New York; Jonathan A Editions, Tel Aviv, Israel, on Lenox Museum Board
Provenance
Ronald Feldman Fine Arts, New York
Pr🌌ivate Collection (acquired from the above in 1990)
Private Collection, Europe
Condition
The full sheets printed to the edges, the colours fresh, in good condition apart from occasional slight scuffing in the background, each print framed
Gertrude Stein F&S II 227: numbering and signature slightly smudged, a fine triangular scratch to right of jaw, the sheet laid down onto backboard
Albert Einstein F&S II 229: a minute white blemish below the numbering, tape covering publisher's stamp verso
George Gershwin F&S II 231: slight rubbing above and to the right of the signature and at upper left and right corners of image recto, a diagonal scuff mark to the right of the tie (only visible in a raking light)
The Marx Brothers F&S II 232: the numbering and signature slightly smudged
Golda Meir F&S II 233: a horizontal slightly rubbed area along lower edge of sheet in gold and burgundy, a finger print mark in blue at centre right edge of sheet
Sigmund Freud F&S II 235: remains of white paper tape verso, partly covering the publisher's stamp
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"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."