Andy Warhol Figurative Photography
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
Sylvester Stallone
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This is a unique work.
Work comes with a Certificate of Authenticity issued by The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts (pictured).
The work is stamped on the verso by the Es...
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1970s Pop Art Andy Warhol Figurative Photography
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Jon Gould Montauk Rock
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
From The Jon Gould Collection of Andy Warhol Photographs
Each photo is unique and blind embossed “Andy Warhol” in the lower right corner
Provenance: Gift of the Artist to Jon Goul...
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1980s Pop Art Andy Warhol Figurative Photography
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Jon Gould Shirtless Sunbathing in Jeans in Cape Cod
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
From The Jon Gould Collection of Andy Warhol Photographs
Each photo is unique and blind embossed “Andy Warhol” in the lower right corner
Provenance: Gift of the Artist to Jon Goul...
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1980s Pop Art Andy Warhol Figurative Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Helmut Berger
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work was acquired directly from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. The work is in pristine condition and has never been framed.
This is a unique work which comes w...
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1970s Pop Art Andy Warhol Figurative Photography
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Polaroid
Jon Gould (Montauk)
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work was acquired directly from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. The work is in pristine condition and has never been framed.
This is a unique work which comes w...
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1980s Pop Art Andy Warhol Figurative Photography
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Jon Gould in Sweater in Cape Cod
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
From The Jon Gould Collection of Andy Warhol Photographs
Each photo is unique and blind embossed “Andy Warhol” in the lower right corner
Provenance: Gift of the Artist to Jon Goul...
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1980s Pop Art Andy Warhol Figurative Photography
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Farrah Fawcett Photo Shoot
By Andy Warhol
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A set of two photographs by Andy Warhol. “Farrah Fawcett Photo Shoot” is a set of two silver gelatin prints by American Pop Artist Andy Warhol. The artw...
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Late 20th Century Pop Art Andy Warhol Figurative Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Blue Jeans
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This is a unique work which comes with a Certificate of Provenance from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts issued by Christie’s, the acting registrar of the foundation.
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1980s Pop Art Andy Warhol Figurative Photography
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Polaroid
Mick Jagger Grimacing
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
From The Jon Gould Collection of Andy Warhol Photographs
Each unsigned photo is unique and blind embossed with “Andy Warhol” in the lower right corner
Provenance: Gift of the Artist to Jon Gould, by descent to Jay Gould
The Jon Gould Collection of Andy Warhol Photographs includes hundreds of unique silver gelatin prints gifted by Warhol to Gould during their relationship. Upon Jon Gould’s death in 1986 at the age of 33 from complications of AIDS, the Collection passed to his family from whom the works are now available exclusively through Hedges Projects. The Jon Gould Collection of Andy Warhol Photographs features scores of heroic portraits of Gould along with other notable subjects such as Mick Jagger...
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1980s Pop Art Andy Warhol Figurative Photography
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Tina Turner on Nightclub Balcony
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work was acquired directly from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. The work is in pristine condition and has never been framed.
This is a unique work which comes w...
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1980s Pop Art Andy Warhol Figurative Photography
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Querelle
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
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 Visual Arts. Foundation num...
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1980s Contemporary Andy Warhol Figurative Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Andy Warhol and Robert Rauschenberg Outside the Pergamon Museum in Berlin
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
From The Jon Gould Collection of Andy Warhol Photographs
Each unsigned photo is unique and blind embossed “Andy Warhol” in the lower right corner
Provenance: Gift of the Artist to...
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1980s Pop Art Andy Warhol Figurative Photography
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Bianca Jagger, Rex Smith and Steve Rubell
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work was acquired directly from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. The work is in pristine condition and has never been framed.
This is a unique work which comes w...
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1980s Pop Art Andy Warhol Figurative Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Jon Gould Pointing on Fire Island Beach
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
From The Jon Gould Collection of Andy Warhol Photographs
Each photo is unique and blind embossed “Andy Warhol” in the lower right corner
Provenance: Gift of the Artist to Jon Goul...
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1980s Pop Art Andy Warhol Figurative Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Grace Jones and Steve Rubell
By Andy Warhol
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A photograph by Andy Warhol. "Grace Jones and Steve Rubell" is a Post-War silver gelatin print by American Pop Artist Andy Warhol. The artwork is unsigne...
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Late 20th Century Pop Art Andy Warhol Figurative Photography
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Carolina Herrera
By Andy Warhol
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A photograph by Andy Warhol. "Carolina Herrera" is a Polaroid, Polacolor by American pop artist Andy Warhol. The artwork is numbered FA04.07026 and AWL064. The work is embosed in the...
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Late 20th Century Pop Art Andy Warhol Figurative Photography
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Polaroid
Gianni Versace, Candice Bergen and Janice Dickinson
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work was acquired directly from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. The work is in pristine condition and has never been framed.
This is a unique work which comes w...
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1980s Pop Art Andy Warhol Figurative Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Jon Gould Under Pier (11" x 14")
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
From The Jon Gould Collection of Andy Warhol Photographs
Each unsigned photo is unique and blind embossed “Andy Warhol” in the lower right corner
Provenance: Gift of the Artist to...
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1980s Pop Art Andy Warhol Figurative Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Paloma Picasso
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work was acquired directly from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. The work is in pristine condition and has never been framed.
This is a unique work which comes w...
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1980s Pop Art Andy Warhol Figurative Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Jon Gould with Magazines in Montauk
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
From The Jon Gould Collection of Andy Warhol Photographs
Each photo is unique and blind embossed “Andy Warhol” in the lower right corner
Provenance: Gift of the Artist to Jon Goul...
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1980s Pop Art Andy Warhol Figurative Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Jon Gould Sunbathing Shirtless with Jeans Seated in Cape Cod
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
From The Jon Gould Collection of Andy Warhol Photographs
Each photo is unique and blind embossed “Andy Warhol” in the lower right corner
Provenance: Gift of the Artist to Jon Goul...
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1980s Pop Art Andy Warhol Figurative Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Andy Warhol and Sean McKeon
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
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 Visual Arts. Foundation num...
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1980s Contemporary Andy Warhol Figurative Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Jon Gould at Beach House in Montauk
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work was acquired directly from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. The work is in pristine condition and has never been framed.
This is a unique work which comes w...
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1980s Pop Art Andy Warhol Figurative Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Blue Jeans
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This is a unique work which comes with a Certificate of Provenance from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts issued by Christie’s, the acting registrar of the foundation.
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1980s Pop Art Andy Warhol Figurative Photography
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Polaroid
Black and white gelatin silver print of Debbie Harry by Andy Warhol
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Stamped on the verso by the Estate of the Artist and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Foundation number also on verso. Date stamped on verso Oct 27 1980
Provenance: F...
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1980s Pop Art Andy Warhol Figurative Photography
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Bruno Bischofberger in Vienna
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
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 Visual Arts. Foundation num...
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1980s Contemporary Andy Warhol Figurative Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Jon Gould Sunbathing in Montauk
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
From The Jon Gould Collection of Andy Warhol Photographs
Each photo is unique and blind embossed “Andy Warhol” in the lower right corner
Provenance: Gift of the Artist to Jon Goul...
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1980s Pop Art Andy Warhol Figurative Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Helmut Berger
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work was acquired directly from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. The work is in pristine condition and has never been framed.
This is a unique work which comes w...
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1970s Pop Art Andy Warhol Figurative Photography
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Polaroid
C.Z. Guest riding horse
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work was acquired directly from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. The work is in pristine condition and has never been framed.
This is a unique work which comes w...
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1980s Pop Art Andy Warhol Figurative Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Jon Gould Walking in Surf
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
From The Jon Gould Collection of Andy Warhol Photographs
Each photo is unique and blind embossed “Andy Warhol” in the lower right corner
Provenance: Gift of the Artist to Jon Goul...
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1980s Pop Art Andy Warhol Figurative Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Jon Gould Walking in Surf in Palm Beach
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
From The Jon Gould Collection of Andy Warhol Photographs
Each photo is unique and blind embossed “Andy Warhol” in the lower right corner
Provenance: Gift of the Artist to Jon Goul...
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1980s Pop Art Andy Warhol Figurative Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Jon Gould Exercising in Central Park
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work was acquired directly from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. The work is in pristine condition and has never been framed.
This is a unique work which comes w...
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1980s Pop Art Andy Warhol Figurative Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Bob Dylan Concert at Madison Square Garden
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This is a unique work which comes with a Certificate of Provenance from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts issued by Christie’s, the acting registrar of the foundation.
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1980s Pop Art Andy Warhol Figurative Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Unidentified Men
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work was acquired directly from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. The work is in pristine condition and has never been framed.
This is a unique work which comes w...
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1980s Pop Art Andy Warhol Figurative Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Judd Nelson
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work was acquired directly from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. The work is in pristine condition and has never been framed.
This is a unique work which comes w...
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1980s Pop Art Andy Warhol Figurative Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Jon Gould in Empty Pool in Palm Beach
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
From The Jon Gould Collection of Andy Warhol Photographs
Each photo is unique and blind embossed “Andy Warhol” in the lower right corner
Provenance: Gift of the Artist to Jon Goul...
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1980s Pop Art Andy Warhol Figurative Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Jon Gould in Speedo in Palm Beach
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
From The Jon Gould Collection of Andy Warhol Photographs
Each photo is unique and blind embossed “Andy Warhol” in the lower right corner
Provenance: Gift of the Artist to Jon Goul...
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1980s Pop Art Andy Warhol Figurative Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Jon Gould Shirtless at Night in Palm Beach
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
From The Jon Gould Collection of Andy Warhol Photographs
Each photo is unique and blind embossed “Andy Warhol” in the lower right corner
Provenance: Gift of the Artist to Jon Goul...
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1980s Pop Art Andy Warhol Figurative Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Jon Gould Splayed on Rock in Montauk
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
From The Jon Gould Collection of Andy Warhol Photographs
Each photo is unique and blind embossed “Andy Warhol” in the lower right corner
Provenance: Gift of the Artist to Jon Goul...
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1980s Pop Art Andy Warhol Figurative Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Cornelia Guest with dog
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work was acquired directly from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. The work is in pristine condition and has never been framed.
This is a unique work which comes w...
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1980s Pop Art Andy Warhol Figurative Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Jon Gould Yoga Pose Central Park
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
From The Jon Gould Collection of Andy Warhol Photographs
Each photo is unique and blind embossed “Andy Warhol” in the lower right corner
Provenance: Gift of the Artist to Jon Goul...
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1980s Pop Art Andy Warhol Figurative Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Jon Gould Playing in Surf in Palm Beach
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
From The Jon Gould Collection of Andy Warhol Photographs
Each photo is unique and blind embossed “Andy Warhol” in the lower right corner
Provenance: Gift of the Artist to Jon Goul...
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1980s Pop Art Andy Warhol Figurative Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Larissa
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work was acquired directly from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. The work is in pristine condition and has never been framed.
This is a unique work which comes w...
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1980s Pop Art Andy Warhol Figurative Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Jon Gould as Twin (in mirror)
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
From The Jon Gould Collection of Andy Warhol Photographs
Each photo is unique and blind embossed “Andy Warhol” in the lower right corner
Provenance: Gift of the Artist to Jon Goul...
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1980s Pop Art Andy Warhol Figurative Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Jon Gould Upward Dog in Surf in Montauk
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
From The Jon Gould Collection of Andy Warhol Photographs
Each photo is unique and blind embossed “Andy Warhol” in the lower right corner
Provenance: Gift of the Artist to Jon Goul...
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1980s Pop Art Andy Warhol Figurative Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Jon Gould Yoga Pose Central Park 2
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
From The Jon Gould Collection of Andy Warhol Photographs
Each photo is unique and blind embossed “Andy Warhol” in the lower right corner
Provenance: Gift of the Artist to Jon Gou...
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1980s Pop Art Andy Warhol Figurative Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Julian Schnabel
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work was acquired directly from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. The work is in pristine condition and has never been framed.
This is a unique work which comes w...
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1980s Pop Art Andy Warhol Figurative Photography
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Polaroid
Jon Gould on Beach with Towel in Deauville, France
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
From The Jon Gould Collection of Andy Warhol Photographs
Each photo is unique and blind embossed “Andy Warhol” in the lower right corner
Provenance: Gift of the Artist to Jon Goul...
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1980s Pop Art Andy Warhol Figurative Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Bianca Jagger and Bob Colacello
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
From The Jon Gould Collection of Andy Warhol Photographs
Each photo is unique and blind embossed “Andy Warhol” in the lower right corner
Provenance: Gift of the Artist to Jon Goul...
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1980s Pop Art Andy Warhol Figurative Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Unidentified Man on Phone
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
FL05.03030Work 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 Visual Arts. Foun...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Andy Warhol Figurative Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Andy Warhol, Photograph of Henry Geldzahler Lighting a Cigar circa 1981
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Henry Geldzahler was the first curator of 20th century art at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. In 1969, he curated a landmark exhibition called New York Painting and Sculp...
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1970s Pop Art Andy Warhol Figurative Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Bob Colacello in Drag
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This is a unique artwork.
Bob Colacello is a writer and a regular contributor to Vanity Fair Magazine. The former editor of Interview Magazine, Colacell...
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1970s Pop Art Andy Warhol Figurative Photography
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Polaroid
Andy Warhol Abroad
By Andy Warhol
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A set of two photographs by Andy Warhol. "Andy Warhol Abroad" is a set of two Polaroids, Polacolors by American pop artist Andy Warhol. The artwork is numbered FA01.00184, FB01.00004...
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Mid-20th Century Pop Art Andy Warhol Figurative Photography
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Polaroid
Anne Lambton
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work was acquired directly from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. The work is in pristine condition and has never been framed.
This is a unique work which comes w...
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1980s Pop Art Andy Warhol Figurative Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Sao Schlumberger
By Andy Warhol
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A set of four photographs by Andy Warhol. “Sao Schlumberger” is a set of four Polaroids, Polacolors by American Pop Artist Andy Warhol. The artworks a...
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Mid-20th Century Pop Art Andy Warhol Figurative Photography
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Polaroid
Cheryl Tiegs
By Andy Warhol
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A photograph by Andy Warhol. "Cheryl Tiegs" is a Polaroid, Polacolor by pop artist Andy Warhol. It is numbered FA04.05400 and AWL013.
Andy Warhol — who fa...
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Late 20th Century Pop Art Andy Warhol Figurative Photography
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Find a wide variety of authentic Andy Warhol figurative photography available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Andy Warhol in polaroid, silver gelatin print, film 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 figurative photography, so small editions measuring 4 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Nicholas Taylor, Candice CMC, and Seek One. Andy Warhol figurative photography prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $15,000 and tops out at $125,000, while the average work can sell for $24,000.
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- What did Andy Warhol do?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Andy Warhol was a leading visual artist in the Pop art movement. He is known for his bright and colorful silkscreens, photography and more. Find a sprawling collection of Andy Warhol art on 1stDibs.
- Why is Andy Warhol so famous?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024Andy 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.
- What was Andy Warhol known for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Andy 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Here 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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.
- Did Andy Warhol paint cats?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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 27, 2024There 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.
- Who owns Andy Warhol paintings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 15, 2024Who 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Andy 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 ExpertFebruary 7, 2024The 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, 2022Andy 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, 2022Andy 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, 2022Andy 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.
- What medium did Andy Warhol use?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Andy 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Andy Warhol used a wide array of symbols in his art, as well as symbolizing famous figures, pop culture references, brands and more. This use of symbolism was used to evoke feelings in an observer. Browse a range of authentic Andy Warhol pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Andy Warhol was a Pop artist.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Which of Andy Warhol's art pieces is his most famous is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some of his most well-known works include Marilyn Diptych, Campbell's Soup Cans, the “Cow” series, Mao, Dollar Signs and the “Flower” series. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Andy Warhol artwork.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein is what inspired their art. While both artists were leading figures in the Pop art movement, they produced different types of work. Lichtenstein is famous for drawing inspiration from comic books and appropriating techniques of commercial printing in his paintings. Andy Warhol tended to produce paintings and prints depicting celebrities, such as Marilyn Monroe, and everyday objects like Campbell's soup cans. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Pop art.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What the meaning of Andy Warhol's artwork Soup Cans is largely comes down to personal interpretation. When asked about his work, Warhol said he painted the cans because he liked soup. Some art critics believe they represent consumerism because Campbell's is a popular soup brand. You'll find a collection of Andy Warhol art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024How much an Andy Warhol painting is worth depends on its size, subject matter, condition and other factors. In 2022, his Shot Sage Blue Marilyn sold for $195 million at auction, establishing a new record for the American artist. 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 he left behind is vast. If you're in possession of a Warhol, consult a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer to learn about its value. Explore a selection of Andy Warhol art on 1stDibs.
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