18th Sep, 2024 18:00

Urban & Contemporary Art

Lot 10

Lot 10 - Andy Warhol (American 1928-1987), 'Chanel No.5', 1997

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Andy Warhol (American 1928-1987), 'Chanel No.5', 1997

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Andy Warhol (American 1928-1987), 'Chanel No.5', 1997, a complete set of four offset lithographs on linen backs; sheets: 71 x 53cm each (4)

Auction: Urban & Contemporary Art, 18th Sep, 2024

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Andy Warhol

Andy Warhol, a key figure in Pop art, explored themes of celebrity, consumerism, and mechanical reproduction, creating iconic images like the 32 Campbell's soup cans and portraits of Marilyn Monroe. He utilized silk-screen printmaking to develop his distinctive style of sharp edges and flat colors. Warhol mentored artists such as Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat, and his influence continues in contemporary art, inspiring figures like Richard Prince and Jeff Koons. His work has been showcased in major exhibitions at institutions like the Whitney Museum and the Museum of Modern Art, with some pieces selling for over $100 million at auction.