Lot 60
- 60
ANDY WARHOL | Birthday Cake
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
- Andy Warhol
- Birthday Cake
- gold and silver leaf, watercolor, ink, printed paper and collage elements on paper
- 28 1/2 by 22 1/2 in. 72.4 by 57.2 cm.
- Executed circa 1959.
Provenance
Private Collection
Condition
This work is in good condition overall. The sheet is hinged verso to the mat at all four corners. There is evidence of wear and handling to the edges and corners and surface soiling throughout. The corners of the sheet are slightly dulled and there is pale time staining to the sheet, particularly along the edges. Under close inspection, there is evidence of scattered surface accretions and stray medium with associated rubbing throughout. There are a few scattered areas of loss to the collage elements particularly in the gold and silver leaf and gold tassel appliques. Framed under Plexiglas.
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.
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.