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3722*
ANDYWARHOL
(Pittsburgh 1928 - 1987 New York)
From: Flowers. 1974.
Colour screenprint, handcoloured.
167/250. Monogrammed lower right: AW,
as well as signed and numbered on the re-
verse: Andy Warhol. Image 102 x 67.5 cm
on vélin by J. Green (with the watermark
and blindstamp) 103.5 x 69.7 cm. Pub-
lished by Castelli Graphics and Multiples,
New York (verso with the stamp: © by Andy
Warhol Multiples Inc. & Castelli Graphics 2,
1974 also numbered: 213.77.1). Printed by
Alexander Heinrici, New York. Unique print.
Catalogue raisonné: Feldman/Sellmann,
no. II.110.
The lots 3722-3731 will be offered as
enchère réservée.
The models for the present series „Flo-
wers“ from 1974, come from a wallpaper
pattern book and A.S. Barnes’ „Interpretive
Floral Designs“. They are characterised by
their fine, reserved drawing style, which
is supported by the discreet handcolou-
ring. Compared with other works from
the 1970s, such as „Ladies & Gentlemen“
(Lots 3708-3716), neither the motif, nor
its centrality in the composition, nor the
otherwise powerful, striking colours are
seen to dominate. They are reminiscent of
„Shoes“ and „Cats“ series from the 1950s
and are clearly indicative of Warhol’s roots
as a graphic designer.
CHF 3 000 / 4 000
(€ 2 780 / 3 700)
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