abstract:Sonnabend is a German word for Saturday, along with Samstag which is more commonly used. Loosely translated, Sonnabend means the eve of Sunday.
Before its acquisition in 2007 for an undisclosed price, "Liz #5" belonged tofamedartdealerandcollectorIleanaSonnabend, who wasan earlyadmirerofWarhol.
If so, it has an interesting correlation on the formerly discussed issue in the Sonnabend Estate over whether control absent the ability to sell the work has value.