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Andy Warhol Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

American, 1928-1987

The name of American artist Andy Warhol is all but synonymous with Pop art, the movement he helped shape in the 1960s. He was phenomenally prolific, and the archive of original photography, prints, drawings, paintings and other art that he left behind is beyond vast.

Andy Warhol is known for his clever appropriation of motifs and images from popular advertising and commercials, which he integrated into graphic, vibrant works that utilized mass-production technologies such as printmaking, photography and silkscreening. Later in his career, Warhol expanded his oeuvre to include other forms of media, founding Interview magazine and producing fashion shoots and films on-site at the Factory, his world-famous studio in New York.

Born and educated in in Pittsburgh, Warhol moved to New York City in 1949 and built a successful career as a commercial illustrator. Although he made whimsical drawings as a hobby during these years, his career as a fine artist began in the mid-1950s with ink-blot drawings and hand-drawn silkscreens. The 1955 lithograph You Can Lead a Shoe to Water illustrates how he incorporated in his artwork advertising styles and techniques, in this case shoe commercials.

As a child, Warhol was often sick and spent much of his time in bed, where he would make sketches and put together collections of movie-star photographs. He described this period as formative in terms of his skills and interests. Indeed, Warhol remained obsessed with celebrities throughout his career, often producing series devoted to a famous face or an object from the popular culture, such as Chairman Mao or Campbell’s tomato soup. The 1967 silkscreen Marilyn 25 embodies his love of bright color and famous subjects.

Warhol was a prominent cultural figure in New York during the 1960s, ’70s and ’80s. The Factory was a gathering place for the era’s celebrities, writers, drag queens and fellow artists, and collaboration was common. To this day, Warhol remains one of the most important artists of the 20th century and continues to exert influence on contemporary creators.

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Artist: Andy Warhol
Original Abstract Elephant Graphite Drawing Ex-Christies
Original Abstract Elephant Graphite Drawing Ex-Christies

Original Abstract Elephant Graphite Drawing Ex-Christies

By Andy Warhol

Located in Portland, OR

An original graphite on paper drawing titled "Elephant" by renowned Pop Artist, Andy Warhol 1955. The drawing depicts an elephant drawn freely and with a feeling of forward movement...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Andy Warhol Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Graphite

Profile Upper Torso (Portrait)
Profile Upper Torso (Portrait)

Profile Upper Torso (Portrait)

By Andy Warhol

Located in London, GB

1957 Unique blotted ink line drawing, on wove paper. 34.9 x 28.9 cm Initialed 'VF' by Vincent Fremont of the Andy Warhol With the Estate of Andy Warhol and the Andy Warhol Foundation...

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1950s Contemporary Andy Warhol Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Ink

Indian : War Bonnet - Original pencil drawing (Warhol Foundation #73.001)
Indian : War Bonnet - Original pencil drawing (Warhol Foundation #73.001)

Indian : War Bonnet - Original pencil drawing (Warhol Foundation #73.001)

By Andy Warhol

Located in Paris, IDF

Andy Warhol (1928-1987) Indian : War Bonnet, c. 1986 Original pencil drawing Unsigned On vellum 101.5 x 77.5 cm (c. 39.9 x 30.3 in) On the back of the drawing figures the stamp of t...

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1980s Pop Art Andy Warhol Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pencil

"Portrait of a Young Man (JT)"
"Portrait of a Young Man (JT)"

"Portrait of a Young Man (JT)"

By Andy Warhol

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Andy Warhol (1928-1987) is arguably the most important American artist of the 20th century. He not only defined Pop Art but had an unrivaled influence on artists and image-making. ...

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1950s Modern Andy Warhol Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ballpoint Pen

Playboy Bunny, Synthetic Polymer Drawing, 1985, Warhol Foundation Stamped
Playboy Bunny, Synthetic Polymer Drawing, 1985, Warhol Foundation Stamped

Playboy Bunny, Synthetic Polymer Drawing, 1985, Warhol Foundation Stamped

By Andy Warhol

Located in Aventura, FL

Synthetic polymer drawing on paper. Unsigned. Warhol Foundation stamp on verso. Sheet size 31.5 x 23.5 inches. Custom framed as pictured. Artwork is in excellent condition. Cert...

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1980s Pop Art Andy Warhol Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Polymer

Wild Raspberries FS IV.126-143, Complete Book of 18 Lithographs, Estate Stamped
Wild Raspberries FS IV.126-143, Complete Book of 18 Lithographs, Estate Stamped

Wild Raspberries FS IV.126-143, Complete Book of 18 Lithographs, Estate Stamped

By Andy Warhol

Located in Aventura, FL

Artist: Andy Warhol Title: Wild Raspberries FS IV.126-143 The complete book, comprising 18 offset lithographs, 3 with hand-coloring, (one of which is a double plate), printed title page and two blank pages (as issued), with recipes by Suzie Frankfurt...

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1950s Pop Art Andy Warhol Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor, Lithograph

Lover Boy
Lover Boy

Lover Boy

By Andy Warhol

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Andy Warhol (1928-1987) is arguably the most important American artist of the 20th century. He not only defined Pop Art but had an unrivaled influence on artists and image-making. ...

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1950s American Modern Andy Warhol Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ballpoint Pen

Alexander with Flower XL
Alexander with Flower XL

Alexander with Flower XL

By Andy Warhol

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Andy Warhol (1928-1987) is the most influential and valuable American artist of the 20th century. While he is renowned for his signature Pop art creations, Caviar20 has been champion...

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1950s Pop Art Andy Warhol Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Ballpoint Pen

Chocolate Bunny FS IIIA.49, Screen Print, 1983, Warhol Foundation Stamped
Chocolate Bunny FS IIIA.49, Screen Print, 1983, Warhol Foundation Stamped

Chocolate Bunny FS IIIA.49, Screen Print, 1983, Warhol Foundation Stamped

By Andy Warhol

Located in Aventura, FL

Screenprint, on Stonehenge paper, with full margins. Unsigned. Warhol Foundation stamp on verso. Sheet size 30.25 x 22 inches. Image size 22.5 x 18.125 inches. Custom framed as p...

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1980s Pop Art Andy Warhol Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Screen

Sailor
Sailor

Sailor

By Andy Warhol

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Andy Warhol (1928-1987) is the most influential and valuable American artist of the 20th century. Caviar20 has been championig his inimitable works on paper from the 1950s. We believ...

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1950s Pop Art Andy Warhol Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Graphite

Winged Putti
Winged Putti

Winged Putti

By Andy Warhol

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Andy Warhol is arguably the most important American artist of the 20th century. In the 1950s, he was an in-demand and celebrated illustrator working for New York's toniest publicatio...

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1950s American Modern Andy Warhol Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ballpoint Pen

In the Bottom of My Garden FS II.86-105, Complete Book of 20 Lithographs, 1956
In the Bottom of My Garden FS II.86-105, Complete Book of 20 Lithographs, 1956

In the Bottom of My Garden FS II.86-105, Complete Book of 20 Lithographs, 1956

By Andy Warhol

Located in Aventura, FL

Complete book comprising of 20 offset lithographs and cardboard cover, all hand-colored with watercolor. From the edition of unknown size. All 20 sheets bound (as issued). Minor ti...

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1970s Pop Art Andy Warhol Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor, Lithograph

"Portrait of a Young Man (Carlo)", Blue Ballpoint Drawing, Circa 1950
"Portrait of a Young Man (Carlo)", Blue Ballpoint Drawing, Circa 1950

"Portrait of a Young Man (Carlo)", Blue Ballpoint Drawing, Circa 1950

By Andy Warhol

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Andy Warhol (1928-1987) is arguably the most important American artist of the 20th century. He not only defined Pop Art but had an unrivaled influence on artists and image-making. ...

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1950s American Modern Andy Warhol Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Ballpoint Pen

Portrait of a Man (George), drawing with ballpoint pen, circa 1956
Portrait of a Man (George), drawing with ballpoint pen, circa 1956

Portrait of a Man (George), drawing with ballpoint pen, circa 1956

By Andy Warhol

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Andy Warhol (1928-1987) is arguably the most important American artist of the 20th century. He not only defined Pop Art but had an unrivalled influence on artists and image-making. ...

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1950s American Modern Andy Warhol Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ballpoint Pen

Gerald Holding His Knees
Gerald Holding His Knees

Gerald Holding His Knees

By Andy Warhol

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Andy Warhol (1928-1987) is arguably the most important American artist of the 20th century. He not only defined Pop Art but had an unrivalled influence on artists and image-making. ...

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1950s American Modern Andy Warhol Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ballpoint Pen

Unidentified Male
Unidentified Male

Unidentified Male

By Andy Warhol

Located in Indianapolis, IN

Andy Warhol (1928-1987) Unidentified Male (circa 1956) Black ballpoint pen on paper Size: 16.5 x 14 in (41.9 x 35.6 cm) Frame size: 21.25 x 19 in (53.9 x 48.3 cm) Unsigned Authenti...

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1950s Pop Art Andy Warhol Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ballpoint Pen, Paper

Butterflies and Flowers
Butterflies and Flowers

Butterflies and Flowers

By Andy Warhol

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Andy Warhol (1928-1987) is arguably the most important American artist of the 20th century. He not only defined Pop Art, but has had an unrivalled and lasting influence on artists an...

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1950s Pop Art Andy Warhol Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Ballpoint Pen

Martha Graham
Martha Graham

Martha Graham

By Andy Warhol

Located in Indianapolis, IN

Andy Warhol (1928-1987) Martha Graham (circa 1980) Original graphite drawing on paper Size: 31.5 x 23.5 in (80 x 59.7 cm) Frame size: 39 x 31.5 in (99 x 80 cm) Unsigned Authenticat...

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1980s Pop Art Andy Warhol Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Graphite

Young Man with Flower
Young Man with Flower

Young Man with Flower

By Andy Warhol

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Andy Warhol (1928-1987) is arguably the most important American artist of the 20th century. He not only defined Pop Art but had an unrivaled influence on artists and image-making. ...

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1950s American Modern Andy Warhol Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Ballpoint Pen

The Crown Jewels
The Crown Jewels

The Crown Jewels

By Andy Warhol

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Andy Warhol (1928-1987) is arguably the most important American artist of the 20th century. He not only defined Pop Art, but had unrivalled influence on artists and image-making.  D...

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1950s Pop Art Andy Warhol Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Graphite

Over Head
Over Head

Over Head

By Andy Warhol

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Andy Warhol (1928-1987) is arguably the most important American artist of the 20th century. He not only defined Pop Art but had an unrivaled influence on artists and image-making. ...

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1950s American Modern Andy Warhol Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ballpoint Pen

Famous Raincoat
Famous Raincoat

Famous Raincoat

By Andy Warhol

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Andy Warhol is arguably the most important American artist of the 20th century. In the 1950s, he was an in-demand and celebrated illustrator working for New York's toniest publicatio...

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1950s American Modern Andy Warhol Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ballpoint Pen

Andy Warhol - Love - (unique hand signed, inscribed and framed card with ribbon)
Andy Warhol - Love - (unique hand signed, inscribed and framed card with ribbon)

Andy Warhol - Love - (unique hand signed, inscribed and framed card with ribbon)

By Andy Warhol

Located in New York, NY

Makes a unique and memorable gift! Who wouldn't want a card with a ribbon that reads "Love, Andy Warhol" - from Warhol himself? Andy Warhol Love, Andy Warhol, ca. 1979 Ink on card ...

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1970s Pop Art Andy Warhol Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink, Mixed Media, Silk, Laid Paper

Portrait of a Man (Tony)
Portrait of a Man (Tony)

Portrait of a Man (Tony)

By Andy Warhol

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Andy Warhol (1928-1987) is arguably the most important American artist of the 20th century. He not only defined Pop Art but had an unrivaled influence on artists and image-making. ...

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1950s Modern Andy Warhol Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ballpoint Pen

Shoes
Shoes

Shoes

By Andy Warhol

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This work is unique. Work comes with a Certificate of Provenance issued by Christie’s. Stamped on the verso by the Estate of the Artist and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visua...

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1950s Pop Art Andy Warhol Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Graphite

"Hermann Hesse" Andy Warhol, Portrait of Author, Celebrity Portrait, Pop Art
"Hermann Hesse" Andy Warhol, Portrait of Author, Celebrity Portrait, Pop Art

"Hermann Hesse" Andy Warhol, Portrait of Author, Celebrity Portrait, Pop Art

By Andy Warhol

Located in New York, NY

Andy Warhol Hermann Hesse, circa 1984 Estate stamp "The Estate of Andy Warhol & The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts #VF115.188" on the verso Graphite on paper 31 1/2 x 23 ...

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1980s Pop Art Andy Warhol Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Graphite

Ships Unique Work on Paper
Ships Unique Work on Paper

Ships Unique Work on Paper

By Andy Warhol

Located in London, GB

Created circa 1956 Ink on paper. 32 x 58.4 cm. Initialled VF (Vincent Fremont) on the reverse, with the Andy Warhol Foundation stamps and numbered 357.017. Framed. Andy Warhol’s ‘...

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1950s Contemporary Andy Warhol Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Ink

Omelet Greta Garbo
Omelet Greta Garbo

Omelet Greta Garbo

By Andy Warhol

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Andy Warhol (1928-1987) is the most influential and valuable American artist of the 20th century. Caviar20 has been championig his inimitable works on paper from the 1950s. We belie...

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1950s Pop Art Andy Warhol Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor, Lithograph

Gem
Gem

Gem

By Andy Warhol

Located in Indianapolis, IN

Andy Warhol (1928-1987) Gem (circa 1980) Original graphite drawing on paper, folded 20.75 x 28.5 in (52.7 x 72.4 cm) Unsigned Authenticated by the Authentication Board of Andy Warh...

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1980s Pop Art Andy Warhol Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Graphite

Pentagon with Virtues
Pentagon with Virtues

Pentagon with Virtues

By Andy Warhol

Located in Indianapolis, IN

Andy Warhol (1928-1987) Pentagon with Virtues (1980) Original graphite drawing on paper Size: 23.5 x 31.625 in (59.7 x 80.3 cm) Frame size: 34 x 41.75 in (86.3 x 106 cm) Unsigned A...

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1980s Pop Art Andy Warhol Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Graphite

Andy Warhol In the Bottom of My Garden (hand colored lithograph)
Andy Warhol In the Bottom of My Garden (hand colored lithograph)

Andy Warhol In the Bottom of My Garden (hand colored lithograph)

By Andy Warhol

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Andy Warhol In the Bottom of My Garden c. 1956: A double-sided hand-colored lithograph from, Andy Warhol In the Bottom of My Garden (F. & S. IV.104A-105A). Executed by Warhol c...

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1960s Pop Art Andy Warhol Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor, Lithograph

Japanese Woman
Japanese Woman

Japanese Woman

By Andy Warhol

Located in Indianapolis, IN

Andy Warhol (1928-1987) Japanese Woman (circa 1956) Blue ballpoint pen on paper Size: 13.625 x 10.875 in (34.6 x 27.6 cm) Frame size: 17.375 x 14.625 in (44.1 x 37.1 cm) Unsigned A...

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1950s Pop Art Andy Warhol Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Ballpoint Pen

“Feet”  USA, 1950s, Stamped by the estate of Andy Warhol
“Feet”  USA, 1950s, Stamped by the estate of Andy Warhol

“Feet” USA, 1950s, Stamped by the estate of Andy Warhol

By Andy Warhol

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Andy Warhol (1928-1987) is arguably the most important American artist of the 20th century. He not only defined Pop Art but had an unparalleled and iconic influence on artistic culture and image-making. During the 1950's Warhol became established in New York City as an illustrator for many fashion publications, often designing advertisements for shoes. This period informed his continued fascination with representing the body – both nude and adorned. His minimal line drawings...

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1950s Modern Andy Warhol Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Ballpoint Pen

Her Right Hand
Her Right Hand

Her Right Hand

By Andy Warhol

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Andy Warhol (1928-1987) is arguably the most important American artist of the 20th century. He not only defined Pop Art but had an unparalleled influence on both visual art and cultu...

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1950s Pop Art Andy Warhol Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Ballpoint Pen

Shoe
Shoe

Shoe

By Andy Warhol

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This work is unique. Work comes with a Certificate of Provenance issued by Christie’s. Stamped on the verso by the Estate of the Artist and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visua...

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1950s Pop Art Andy Warhol Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Gouache

John Butler Sunning
John Butler Sunning

John Butler Sunning

By Andy Warhol

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Andy Warhol (1928-1987) is the most influential and valuable American artist of the 20th century. During the 1950s, Warhol established his reputation in New York City as an illustra...

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1950s Pop Art Andy Warhol Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink

Woman in Blue
Woman in Blue

Woman in Blue

By Andy Warhol

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Andy Warhol is arguably the most important American artist of the 20th century. In the 1950s, he was an in-demand and celebrated illustrator working for New York's toniest publications (like Harper's Bazaar) and elegant shops (such as Bonwit Teller), in addition to many smaller independent fashion companies. In the mid-1950s Warhol became synonymous with shoes after creating a successful campaign for shoe retailer Miller & Sons. Although Warhol had a parallel art practice, primarily focused on drawing, surpassing the designation of “commercial artist” proved difficult. Consider that this era was the height of popularity for the Abstract Expressionist painters. Despite the prevailing aesthetic, Warhol continued to be dedicated to making elegant or playful line drawings. This untitled illustration is an intimate example of Warhol at his best in the 1950's. It is ambiguous whether this was created for a client, or whether Warhol was inspired by an encounter in real life. With the lightest touch, the artist renders a glamorous woman's profile as she holds a young child in her arms. Unique to this drawing is the subtle presence of the child, who rests gently against the woman's chest in a tender embrace yet is almost entirely abstract. This maternal exchange represents an unexpected deviation from Warhol's typical subject matter, possibly serving as a tribute to his own mother, Julia Warhola, whom he admired deeply. This elegant drawing is a marvellous precursor to Warhol's Pop Art era when he became transfixed by images and representation of women. Questions about this piece? Contact us. Visit our Toronto gallery on Thursdays or by appointment. Untitled "Woman in Blue...

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1950s American Modern Andy Warhol Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ballpoint Pen

Young Man with Flower
Young Man with Flower

Young Man with Flower

By Andy Warhol

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Andy Warhol (1928-1987) is arguably the most important American artist of the 20th century. He not only defined Pop Art but had an unrivaled influence on artists and image-making. In recent years there has been new scholarship and increasing commercial interest in Andy Warhol's early works, material created prior to Pop Art. During the 1950's Warhol established himself in New York City as a trendy illustrator contributing to a wide number of fashion publications and retailers. His simple line drawings were modern and gentle, with a subtle but unmistakably gay touch. In a short period of time, he created an aesthetic that was both versatile and distinctively his. Like the consummate artist that he was, Warhol was frequently drawing. The images he created during this era, independent from his fashion commissions, were romantic, hopeful, and unabashedly gay. It is worth emphasizing that Warhol was almost exclusively dedicated to drawing during this period, only creating a handful of paintings - which were intended to be used for window displays. Taschen, the legendary art book publisher, recently released the book Andy Warhol: Love, Sex, and Desire 1950-1962 which celebrates his drawings of the male form from the pre-Pop era. This portrait is a paradigm of Warhol's mastery of line and visionary framing. A man's profile commands the composition as he gazes forward with his hand raised towards his mouth, holding a delicate flower. With the lightest touch, Warhol masterly portrays this male ideal with the details of his chiseled jawline, softened gaze, and timeless elegance. Warhol drawings from the 1950s are marked by a gentle whimsy that embodies Warhol's vivid imagination. With fanciful details such as exaggerated lips and eyebrows, "Young Man with Flower...

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1950s American Modern Andy Warhol Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ballpoint Pen

Male Portrait

Male Portrait

By Andy Warhol

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This is a unique drawing, synthetic polymer on paper. Work comes with a Certificate of Provenance issued by Christie’s. Stamped on the verso by the Estate of the Artist and The And...

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Late 20th Century Pop Art Andy Warhol Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Polymer

Famous Raincoat
Famous Raincoat

Famous Raincoat

By Andy Warhol

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Andy Warhol is arguably the most important American artist of the 20th century. In the 1950s, he was an in-demand and celebrated illustrator working for New York's toniest publicatio...

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1950s American Modern Andy Warhol Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ballpoint Pen

Andy Warhol drawings and watercolor paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Andy Warhol drawings and watercolor paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of drawings and watercolor paintings to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of orange, purple and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Andy Warhol in paper, pencil, graphite and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the Pop Art style. Not every interior allows for large Andy Warhol drawings and watercolor paintings, so small editions measuring 8 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Keith Carrington, Keith Haring, and John Kilduff. Andy Warhol drawings and watercolor paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $7,000 and tops out at $1,595,000, while the average work can sell for $48,000.
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    Andy Warhol was an artist and filmmaker, and master of the pop art movement. His vibrant screen printed images of Marilyn Monroe, his work on Campbell’s soup and more have become synonymous with the movement. Shop a selection of Andy Warhol’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
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    Here are some facts about Andy Warhol. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on August 6, 1928, and he attended Carnegie Mellon University in his hometown. He moved to New York City in 1949 and built a successful career as a commercial illustrator. Although he made whimsical drawings as a hobby during these years, his career as a fine artist began in the mid-1950s with ink-blot drawings and hand-drawn silkscreens. As a child, Warhol was often sick and spent much of his time in bed, where he would make sketches and put together collections of movie-star photographs. He described this period as formative in terms of his skills and interests. Indeed, Warhol remained obsessed with celebrities throughout his career, often producing series devoted to a famous face or an object from popular culture, such as Chairman Mao or Campbell's tomato soup. The 1962 silkscreen Marilyn Diptych embodies his love of bright color and famous subjects. Warhol was a prominent cultural figure in New York during the 1960s, '70s and '80s. His studio, the Factory, was a gathering place for the era's celebrities, writers, drag queens and fellow artists, and collaboration was common. Find an assortment of Andy Warhol art on 1stDibs.
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    Andy Warhol is so famous due to the impact that he had on the art world by contributing to the development of Pop art. In fact, his name is all but synonymous with the movement that he helped shape in the 1960s. Warhol was phenomenally prolific, and the archive of original photography, prints, drawings, paintings and other art that he left behind is vast. He is best known for his clever appropriation of motifs and images from popular culture, advertising and commercials, which he integrated into graphic, vibrant works that utilized mass-production technologies such as printmaking, photography and silkscreening. Later in his career, Warhol expanded his oeuvre to include other forms of media, founding Interview magazine and producing fashion shoots and films on-site at the Factory, his world-famous studio in New York. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Andy Warhol art.
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    Andy Warhol is known for helping to shape the Pop art movement during the 1960s. He is famous for his clever appropriation of motifs and images from popular culture, advertising and commercials, which he integrated into graphic, vibrant works that utilized mass-production technologies such as printmaking, photography and silkscreening. Later in his career, Warhol expanded his oeuvre to include other forms of media, founding Interview magazine and producing fashion shoots and films on-site at the Factory, his world-famous studio in New York. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Andy Warhol art.
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    Andy Warhol used a variety of media over the course of his career. He produced paintings, prints and sculptures. In addition, he worked in photography and filmmaking, designed fashion and wrote music. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of Andy Warhol art from some of the world's top galleries and dealers.
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    Andy Warhol was a Pop artist.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    There are more than 9,000 Andy Warhol paintings. The American Pop artist also produced more than 12,000 drawings and more than 19,000 prints. The largest collection of Warhol's work is at the Andy Warhol Museum, located in the artist's hometown, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Shop a selection of Andy Warhol art on 1stDibs.
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    Yes, Andy Warhol is one of the most famous artists to work with screen printing, so much so that the technique is frequently associated with him. He first began working with it in 1962, and used it to create his photographic screen prints. Shop an array of Andy Warhol art on 1stDibs.
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    Yes, Andy Warhol did paint cats. Before reaching the height of his success, he lived in a New York apartment with his mother and 25 cats. He would paint his cats in his spare time. Find a collection of expertly vetted Andy Warhol pieces from some of the world’s top reputable sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 15, 2024
    Who owns individual Andy Warhol paintings will vary over time owing to auctions or sales conducted outside of auction houses. With respect to public collections, the American artist’s paintings, prints and other works are held in some of the most prominent museums and institutions in the world. The largest collection of original Andy Warhol art is held at the Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Other museums in the United States that feature Warhol in their collections are the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Whitney Museum of American Art and the Broad in Los Angeles, California. Portland, Oregon native Jordan D. Schnitzer has amassed one of the largest private collections of the Pop master’s multiples and works on paper. It includes nearly 1,500 prints, drawings and photographs. Elsewhere, there are reportedly between 800 and 1,000 Warhol works in the collection of the New York-based Mugrabi family. Shop an assortment of Andy Warhol prints on 1stDibs.
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    The most famous picture by Andy Warhol is open to debate. During his career, the Pennsylvania-born Pop artist produced more than 20,000 works, including paintings, sculptures and drawings. Some of his best known works include Campbell's Soup Cans, Marilyn Diptych, Banana, Mao and Self Portrait (Fright Wig). Shop a selection of Andy Warhol art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Andy Warhol painted his beloved Cow Wallpaper in 1966. He used a screen printing technique over wallpaper to create the pop art design. Shop a selection of Andy Warhol pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Andy Warhol painted Moonwalk in 1987. However, it is more accurate to say he screened it then, as the work is a silkscreen on museum board, not a painting. Warhol used a photograph of Buzz Aldrin taken by Neil Armstrong during the moon landing as the basis for his design. Shop a variety of Andy Warhol art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Andy Warhol is known for his influence on Pop art in modern culture and 20th-century art and many pieces of his work are considered famous. Some of his most notable works include Campbell’s Soup Cans, Marilyn Diptych, Banana and Eight Elvises. Shop a selection of Andy Warhol’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Andy Warhol's Electric Chair is in the collection of the Tate Museum in London, UK. The artist produced the work in 1964 by applying screen printing techniques and acrylic paint to canvas. Shop a range of Andy Warhol art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Andy Warhol painted Mick Jagger because he received a commission to create the cover for The Rolling Stones' album Sticky Fingers, which was released in 1971. By that time, he was well known for his Pop art portraits of celebrities. Shop a range of Andy Warhol art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    Andy Warhol painted Marilyn Monroe as a commentary on the media and celebrity culture. The American artist was quick to jump on mass media’s penchant for treating glamour and tragedy with equal weight. Monroe’s suicidal overdose in 1962 was ideal fodder, and he reproduced her visage dozens of times, first painting the canvas with splotches of pigment to denote her hair, eyeshadow and lips, then printing the black photographic silkscreen, taken from a 1953 publicity still, on the surface, either alone, doubled or repeated in a grid. By reproducing her image, Warhol sought to show how Monroe's fame and status as a sex symbol transformed her from being an individual person to a mass-market commodity. His work provided a sharp rebuke to the media's obsessive intrusion into the lives of celebrities. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Andy Warhol art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    Andy Warhol is among the mostpopular artists of the 20th century. One of his most significant contributions was his use of silkscreen printing, a mass-production technique. Warhol overlaid brightly colored inks to produce varying images, which he repeated in large grids in such works as his famed Marilyn Diptych (1962).Hence, there are many buyers competing for his autograph. Today, an Andy Warhol signature is likely to be worth around $1,000. On 1stDibs, find a range of authentic Andy Warhol art for your home.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Many art lovers believe that Andy Warhol art is a good investment. While trends in collecting come and go, demand for the Pop artist's works has remained high for decades, so prices for his pieces tend to continuously increase in value.

    A European collector owned Warhol’s Silver Car Crash (Double Disaster), for example, for around 20 years before selling it at auction in November 2013 at Sotheby’s, where it was bought by an anonymous bidder for $105.4 million.

    It’s worth noting that collecting should reflect your personal tastes, and whether or not a given Warhol work is a good investment will depend upon a range of factors such as condition, rarity and more. Buyers should keep in mind that the value of any investment is subject to fluctuation, and any investment decisions should be made according to the guidance of a financial advisor.

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