24th Mar, 2021 16:00

Urban & Contemporary Art

Lot 120

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Andy Warhol (American 1928-1987), 'Karen Kain', 1980

Sold for £22,500

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Condition Report

In Very Good Condition
No visible tears to the sheet
1 minor crease to the lower left-hand corner
The colours appear strong and the diamond dust affixed
Both the Artist's and Sitters signatures are clear
Minor smudging to the edition number
Framed
In Very Good Condition

Andy Warhol (American 1928-1987), 'Karen Kain', 1980, screenprint in colours with diamond dust on Lenox Museum Board, signed by both the Artist and the Sitter in pencil, numbered from an edition of 200 in pencil, published by William Hechter, Toronto; 127 x 107cm inc frame

Auction: Urban & Contemporary Art, 24th Mar, 2021

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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.