Description:
Andy Warhol (American, 1928-1987)
African Elephant, from Endangered Species, 1983, edition of 150 plus proofs, printed by Rupert Jasen Smith, New York, published by Ronald Feldman Fine Arts, Inc., New York (Feldman & Schellmann II.293). Numbered and signed "38/150 Andy Warhol" in pencil within the image l.r. Color screenprint on Lenox Museum Board, image/sheet size 38 x 38 in. (96.5 x 96.5 cm),framed.
Condition: Minute spots of wear to edges of sheet, floated within the mat, not examined out of frame.
Provenance: Citizens Bank, Providence, Rhode Island.
Estimate $30,000-50,000
Although the work has not been removed from the frame (this is to insure that the condition of the print is not adversly effectect from handling),the edges are clearly visible. The wear to the edges is exceedingly minor. It is to the lower corners and along several small areas of the lower edge. The sheet is very gently rippled and largely free from the backing (there is no visual evidence of hinges from the face).
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