09-12-200809-13-2008
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2422Boston
September 12, 2008 12:00 PMCalender
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Andy Warhol (American, 1928-1987) Birmingham Race Riot

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$5,333$4,500
Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2422Location: BostonDate / Time: September 12, 2008 12:00PM

Description:

Andy Warhol (American, 1928-1987)

Birmingham Race Riot, from TEN WORKS + TEN PAINTERS, 1964, edition of 500 plus proofs, published by the Wadsworth Atheneum, Hartford (Feldman & Schellmann, II.3). Unsigned, numbered "13/500" on the colophon, Ives-Sillman, New Haven dry stamp l.r., Fogg Art Museum duplicate and other stamps on the reverse. Screenprint on paper, image/sheet 20 x 24 in. (50.8 x 60.7 cm),matted and with the original portfolio box and colophon pages, unframed.
Condition: Subtle surface rubs (some with gentle soiling),unobtrusive wear to box.

Provenance: Property of the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard Art Museum, sold to benefit the acquisition fund.
Estimate $400-600

The rubs are visible only from certain angles and effect only the sheen of the ink.

Keywords

Andy Warhol, Fogg Art Museum, Wadsworth Atheneum, Harvard Art Museum