{"title":"Andy Warhol: Artworks From the 1950s","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCaviar20 specializes in Andy Warhol’s work from the 1950s. During his first decade in New York, Warhol was dedicated to drawing. As a successful commercial illustrator, he specialized in fashion advertisements; off the clock, he made whimsical portraits and erotic images of his friends and lovers, both real and imagined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWarhol was an exceptional draftsman, and his drawings from this era were modern and romantic. We believe these unique artworks are incredibly undervalued and are an excellent investment.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"andy-warhol-happy-butterfly-days-folders-19","title":"ANDY WARHOL \"HAPPY BUTTERFLY DAYS\" FOLDER, 1956","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAndy Warhol is arguably the most important American artist of the 20th century. He not only created Pop Art, but had a lasting affect on artists and image-making throughout Western culture and beyond. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile working as a commercial designer with high-art world ambitions, Warhol designed these folders as a promotional gift for one of his patrons, \u003cem\u003eVanity Fair\u003c\/em\u003e , around 1955-56. A gold-stamped text on the inner corner explains the folders origins and slips in some signature Warhol self-promotion noting his \"paintings are exhibited in many leading museums and commercial galleries.\" It was a grandiose claim that at the time of creation was still about a decade away from reality. Though history has proven it to be accurate foreshadowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to self-promotion, these folders showcase other key motifs in Warhol's oeuvre; stylized animals, pastels, patterns of figurative elements.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese folders are a testament to Warhol's focused vision as a true artist, even while still working as a \"commercial artist\". \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call +1.416.704.1720\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003e\"Happy Butterfly Days Commercial Folder\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eOffset lithograph in colors on manila folder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eUSA, circa 1956\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eSinged in the plate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003e12.5\"H 19.25 W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Explanatory label from Vanity Fair inside back lower corner)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eMild time staining at edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eOverall very good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lot-info\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipping: $75 for continental USA \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"description\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Andy Warhol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32427018420283,"sku":"03-20","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20_Andy-Warhol-Happy-Butterfly-Days-folders-A_icon_74fb724a-7d36-4e5a-8240-7242e69b8fe8.jpg?v=1585861044"},{"product_id":"andy-warhol-hermione-gingold-drawing-1953","title":"ANDY WARHOL \"HERMIONE GINGOLD\" DRAWING, 1953","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAndy Warhol \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's no secret that Warhol was fascinated by fame, especially when possessed by beautiful and\/or intriguing women. While many of his iconic portraits \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(like Marilyn and Elizabeth Taylor) were created at his Factory in the early 60's, Warhol had already immersed himself in portraiture and representations of famous women almost a decade earlier. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis original, unique drawing is the earliest example of Warhol's that Caviar20 has ever carried. Completed in black and pink ink, this hand-drawn portrait depicts actress Hermione Gingold (1897-1987) with a rose clutched between her teeth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGingold was an English-American actress known for her eccentric, articulate characters defined by her distinctly deep voice. A star of stage and screen, Gingold fearlessly took on over-the-top roles in film, television, and stage. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout the 1950's as Warhol became more established in New York City he received numerous awards and accolades for his illustrations. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Portrait of Hermione Gingold\" is one of the earliest examples of Warhol's female portraiture and an essential part of his artistic evolution. Tragically, despite being separated by decades in age, both stars passed away in 1987. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the Warhol market continues to gallop to a stratosphere beyond, there are fewer and fewer examples of unique, original works in circulation.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call +1.416.704.1720\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003e\"Portrait of Hermione Gingold\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eUSA, 1953\/4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eOriginal black and pink ink on paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003ePaper is cut to the edges of the image\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIt is stamped verso by the estate of Andy Warhol and the Andy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWarhol Art Authentication Board, Inc. and numbered on the reverse \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\"230.023\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003e17.9\"H 14.4 W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lot-info\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: The Estate of Andy Warhol\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote: This is a unique, original drawing by Andy Warhol. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e is recorded in the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. It will also be included in the future Andy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWarhol Catalogue Raisonné that is currently being compiled by the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Andy Warhol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39961338937497,"sku":"05-21","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20_Andy-Warhol-Portrait-of-Hermione-Gingold-1953_large_2fee7910-f299-4e21-9e73-008b21e54228.jpg?v=1620415308"},{"product_id":"andy-warhol-off-to-town-drawing-1956","title":"ANDY WARHOL \"OFF TO TOWN\" DRAWING, 1956","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAndy Warhol \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(1928-1987) is arguably the most important American artist of the 20th century. He not only defined Pop Art, but has continued unrivalled influence on artists and image-making. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout the 1950's Warhol worked as a commercial illustrator in New York. As he became more established in NYC he received numerous awards and accolades for his illustrations, quickly making a name for himself by working for various fashion magazines and retailers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Off to Town\" is an original, unique drawing\/watercolor featuring a hand-written poem alongside a stylized female figure. The distinct handwriting of the poem is based on the handwriting of Warhol's mother Julia; who often inspired or collaborated on elements of text in his early work. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rhyming poem consists of a light-hearted conversation between a door and it's hinges, while the figure depicts a female wearing a large, crown-like headpiece with a short dress mirroring a similar shape as the crown. Humour, magic and glamour are essential elements of Warhol's portfolio, as is the depiction of women. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the earliest examples of Warhol Caviar20 has handled. As the Warhol market continues to gallop to a stratosphere beyond, there are fewer and fewer examples of unique, original works in circulation.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call +1.416.704.1720\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003e\"Off to Town\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eUSA, c. 1956\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eInk drawing with watercolor on paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eStamped verso by the estate of Andy Warhol and the Andy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWarhol Art Authentication Board, Inc. and numbered \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\"258.009\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003e10.9\"H 8.8\"W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lot-info\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: The Estate of Andy Warhol\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetailed condition report by request\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote: This is a unique, original ink drawing with watercolor by Andy Warhol. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e is recorded in the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. It will also be included in the future Andy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWarhol Catalogue Raisonné that is currently being compiled by the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Andy Warhol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39961498026137,"sku":"05-21","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20_Andy-Warhol-Off-to-Town-1956_large_9dcbeb11-fdf6-4b25-a944-7421e67ccc4e.jpg?v=1620425302"},{"product_id":"andy-warhol-tough-torso-drawing-1955","title":"ANDY WARHOL \"TOUGH TORSO\" DRAWING, 1955","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAndy Warhol \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn recent years there has been new scholarship and increasing commercial interest in Andy Warhol early works, material created prior to Pop Art. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ethe 1950's Warhol became established 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 but distinctively his. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike the consummate artist that he was, Warhol was frequently drawing. The images he created independently from fashion commission were romantic and hopeful and unabashedly gay. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaschen, the legendary art book publisher, recently released the book \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.taschen.com\/pages\/en\/catalogue\/art\/all\/05345\/facts.andy_warhol_love_sex_and_desire_drawings_19501962.htm\" title=\"Andy Warhol Love Sex Desire 1950-1962\"\u003eAndy Warhol: Love, Sex and Desire 1950-1962\u003c\/a\u003e which celebrates his drawings of the male form. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThis drawing, evocative of the book, is a paradigm of Warhol's mastery of line and visionary framing. A sailor's torso, with a trio of subtle heart tattoos, shyly commands the composition. With the lightest touch Warhol masterly portrays this male ideal, with the details of his pose, tightness of trousers, and his physicality. Another reminder that Warhol was an exceptional draftsman. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the Warhol market continues to gallop to a stratosphere beyond, there are fewer and fewer examples of unique, original works in circulation.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call +1.416.704.1720\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eUntitled \"Tough Torso\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eUSA, circa 1955\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eBlack ballpoint pen on manila paper\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003ePaper is cut to the edges of the image\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eStamped on verso by the estate of Andy Warhol and the Andy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWarhol Art Authentication Board, Inc. and numbered on the reverse \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\"TOP203.055\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003e16.5\"H 13.75 W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lot-info\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: The Estate of Andy Warhol\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote: This is a unique, original drawing by Andy Warhol. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIt will also be included in the future Andy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWarhol Catalogue Raisonné that is currently being compiled by the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eNote 2: While not perceptible in the images, there is a slight impression of elements of another drawing, perhaps a variations of this image, on top of this work in a small section. We can deduce that the pressure of Warhol's pen left an indentation on this sheet as he worked on another drawing. The indentation appears in the area of the subject's hands and thighs and appears to be a similar arrangement. It is a wonderful phantom from Warhol's process. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Andy Warhol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40363022844057,"sku":"06-21","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20_Andy-Warhol-Torso-drawing-1955_icon_80d6759a-afad-4116-978f-aded03dee2ba.jpg?v=1695844387"},{"product_id":"andy-warhol-hey-girl-drawing-1955","title":"ANDY WARHOL \"HEY GIRL\" DRAWING, 1955","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho is this young woman with the fascinating hair and perfect lips? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAndy Warhol \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(1928-1987) had many muses; both real and imagined. In the 1950's 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. Warhol created drawings of clothes, accessories, and stylized beauties in a distinctively elegant but playful aesthetic. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring this era, Warhol received numerous awards and accolades for his illustrations - yet he found it difficult to surpass the designation of \"commercial artist\". \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUntil relatively recently, Warhol's early work, which primarily consists of drawings and lithographs, has been overshadowed by his work from the early 1960's. While Warhol's contribution to pop art, and its importance to art history, is indisputable, his early work is impressive, delightful and is finally getting the attention and scholarship it deserves. Hopefully future research will reveal who this young woman was...or why Warhol was commissioned to create her. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis is a lovely example of Warhol's early female portraiture and an essential part of his artistic evolution. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAs the Warhol market continues to gallop to a stratosphere beyond, there are fewer and fewer examples of unique, original works in circulation. \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call +1.416.704.1720\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eUntitled \"Hey Girl\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eUSA, circa 1955\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eOriginal black ink on paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8.5\"H 11\"W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eStamped verso by the estate of Andy Warhol and the Andy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWarhol Art Authentication Board, Inc. and numbered on the reverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lot-info\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: The Estate of Andy Warhol\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote: This is a unique, original drawing by Andy Warhol. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e is recorded in the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. It will also be included in the future Andy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWarhol Catalogue Raisonné that is currently being compiled by the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Andy Warhol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41026093187225,"sku":"09-21","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20_Andy-Warhol-Hey-Girl-1955_icon_de546c10-6859-4c1b-9f8b-da7866d565aa.jpg?v=1631030113"},{"product_id":"andy-warhol-portrait-of-a-lady-drawing-1955","title":"ANDY WARHOL \"PORTRAIT OF A LADY\" DRAWING, 1955","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the constants in Warhol's oeuvre are his depictions of elegant, glamorous women. In every era Warhol created images of diverse but striking women including Marilyn Monroe, Jackie O., Diana Ross and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/andy-warhol\/products\/copy-of-andy-warhol-indian-giant-poster-1977\" title=\"Andy Warhol Karen Kain Caviar20\"\u003eKaren Kain\u003c\/a\u003e to mention a few.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs this impeccable portrait of a society woman or perhaps an unidentified fashion model?  Or a beauty from the artist's imagination? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAndy Warhol \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(1928-1987) had many muses; both real and imagined. In the 1950's 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarhol created drawings of clothes, accessories, and stylized beauties in a distinctively elegant but playful aesthetic. Drawings, such as this one, demonstrate that Warhol was an exceptional draftsman, and could render a distinct personality in a simple line drawing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring this era, Warhol received numerous awards and accolades for his illustrations - yet found it difficult to surpass the designation of \"commercial artist\". \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUntil relatively recently, Warhol's early work, which primarily consists of drawings and lithographs, has been overshadowed by his work from the early 1960's. While Warhol's contribution to pop art, and its importance to art history, is indisputable, his early work is impressive, delightful and is finally getting the attention and scholarship it deserves. Hopefully future research will reveal who this woman was...or why Warhol was commissioned to create her. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis is a lovely example of Warhol's female portraiture and an essential part of his artistic evolution. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAs the Warhol market continues to gallop to a stratosphere beyond, there are fewer and fewer examples of unique, original works in circulation. \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call +1.416.704.1720\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eUntitled \"Portrait of a Lady\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eUSA, circa 1955\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eOriginal blue ink on paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e17\"H 13.75\"W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eStamped verso by the estate of Andy Warhol and the Andy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWarhol Art Authentication Board, Inc. and numbered on the reverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lot-info\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: The Estate of Andy Warhol\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote: This is a unique, original drawing by Andy Warhol. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e is recorded in the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. It will also be included in the future Andy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWarhol Catalogue Raisonné that is currently being compiled by the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Andy Warhol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41026279768217,"sku":"09-21","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20_Andy-Warhol-Portrait-of-a-Lady-1955_icon_6a54c266-04f5-4f70-84a5-de83dcf7fda2.jpg?v=1631030300"},{"product_id":"andy-warhol-mr-butterfly-drawing-1955","title":"ANDY WARHOL \"MR. BUTTERFLY\" DRAWING, 1955","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAndy Warhol \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn recent years there has been new scholarship and increasing commercial interest in Andy Warhol early works, material created prior to Pop Art. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ethe 1950's Warhol became established 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 but distinctively his. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike the consummate artist that he was, Warhol was constantly drawing. The fashion illustrations in a sense paid the bills, but he was most interested in male portraiture and erotica.  Such images were romantic and hopeful and unabashedly gay. Not surprisingly there was little commercial interest in such material - even in cosmopolitan New York City.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaschen, the legendary art book publisher, recently released the book \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.taschen.com\/pages\/en\/catalogue\/art\/all\/05345\/facts.andy_warhol_love_sex_and_desire_drawings_19501962.htm\" title=\"Andy Warhol Love Sex Desire 1950-1962\"\u003eAndy Warhol: Love, Sex and Desire 1950-1962\u003c\/a\u003e which celebrates his drawings of the male form - and has encouraged a new generation of collectors and curators to re-examine this material. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThis drawing, evocative of the book, is a paradigm of Warhol's sensual whimsy and his mastery of line. What at first glance appears to be a decorative form, on closer inspection is actually a stylized depiction of male genitals adorned with butterflies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the lightest touch, Warhol masterly portrays the male sex, adorned with butterflies - one of his signature motifs from the 1950's. Another reminder that Warhol both an exceptional draftsman and a gay pioneer in the visual arts. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the Warhol market continues to gallop to a stratosphere beyond, there are fewer and fewer examples of unique, original works in circulation.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call +1.416.704.1720\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eUntitled \"Mr. Butterfly\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eUSA, circa 1955\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003e17\"H 14\"W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eBlack ballpoint pen on manila paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eStamped on verso by the estate of Andy Warhol and the Andy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWarhol Art Authentication Board, Inc. and numbered on the reverse \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\"TOP213.007\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eProvenance: The Estate of Andy Warhol\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lot-info\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote: This is a unique, original drawing by Andy Warhol. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIt will also be included in the future Andy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWarhol Catalogue Raisonné that is currently being compiled by the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAdditional images coming soon \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Andy Warhol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41027738796185,"sku":"09-21","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20_Andy-Warhol-Butterfly_icon_a93fa764-79a2-4e34-beaa-889a960c34af.jpg?v=1631203176"},{"product_id":"andy-warhol-spread-drawing-1955","title":"ANDY WARHOL \"SPREAD\" DRAWING, 1955","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" title=\"Toronto art gallery collection featuring work by Andy Warhol, iconic Pop artist\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/andy-warhol\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/andy-warhol\"\u003eAndy Warhol\u003c\/a\u003e (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.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn recent years there has been new scholarship and increasing commercial interest in Andy Warhol's early works, specifically the material created prior to Pop Art. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ethe 1950s Warhol established his reputation 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 a signature aesthetic that was versatile yet distinctively his. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike the consummate artist that he was, Warhol was frequently drawing. While fashion illustration was his livelihood, he was more inspired creating male portraiture and erotica. Such images were romantic, hopeful, and unabashedly gay. Unsurprisingly, there was little commercial interest in such works at the time of creation, even in cosmopolitan New York City. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaschen, the legendary art book publisher, recently released the book \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.taschen.com\/pages\/en\/catalogue\/art\/all\/05345\/facts.andy_warhol_love_sex_and_desire_drawings_19501962.htm\" title=\"Andy Warhol Love Sex Desire 1950-1962\"\u003eAndy Warhol: Love, Sex and Desire 1950-1962\u003c\/a\u003e which celebrates his drawings of the male form - and has encouraged a new generation of collectors and curators to re-examine Warhol's early explicitly gay material. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThis drawing, evocative of the book, is a paradigm of Warhol's mastery of line. Positioned in the center of this work is a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e man's nude midsection, legs spread, confronting the viewer. The simplicity and ease of Warhol's stylized aesthetic offers a gentle twist on the provocative subject matter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the lightest touch, Warhol masterly portrays the male sex. Another reminder that Warhol was both an exceptional draftsman and a gay pioneer in the visual arts. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the Warhol market continues to gallop to a stratosphere beyond, there are fewer and fewer examples of unique, original works in circulation.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"tel:4167041720\"\u003e+1.416.704.1720\u003c\/a\u003e. Visit our Toronto gallery on\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Contact information for Caviar20, Toronto fine art gallery\"\u003eThursdays or by appointment\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUntitled \"Seated Male Nude\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eUSA, circa 1955 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16.75\"H 13.75\"W (sheet) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eBlack ballpoint pen on manila paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eFramed with museum glass. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eStamped on verso by the estate of Andy Warhol and the Andy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWarhol Art Authentication Board, Inc. and numbered on the reverse \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\"TOP213.007\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eProvenance: The Estate of Andy Warhol\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lot-info\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote: This is a unique, original drawing by Andy Warhol. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIt will also be included in the future Andy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWarhol Catalogue Raisonné that is currently being compiled by the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eLiterature: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Andy Warhol: Men\" Chronicle Books, 2004; pg, 142\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Andy Warhol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41027980460185,"sku":"12-21","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20_Andy-Warhol-Spread_framed__icon_a9dae03e-5fe4-4f71-addf-ae99b28af93d.jpg?v=1637608063"},{"product_id":"andy-warhol-stocking-full-of-wishes-1955","title":"ANDY WARHOL \"STOCKING FULL OF WISHES\" 1955","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAndy 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThroughout the decade, Warhol received numerous awards and accolades for his illustrations - yet he found it difficult to surpass the designation of “commercial artist”. It wasn’t until the mid-1950s when Warhol completed a successful campaign for shoe retailer Miller \u0026amp; Sons, that he was finally granted widespread recognition for his renderings. Following repeated commissions, Warhol established shoes as a recurring motif in his work, a theme that he would revisit even as his style evolved over the years. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“A Whole Stocking Full of Good Wishes” is emblematic of Warhol’s work during the late 1950s, having established his reputation with drawings of clothes, accessories, and stylized beauties in a distinctively elegant but playful aesthetic. Working within the niche, Warhol created holiday-themed greeting cards for Tiffany \u0026amp; Co. from 1956-1962, depicting classic symbols such as ornaments, Christmas trees, and of course, shoes decked with holly, each card as whimsical and joyous as this piece. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn keeping up with the holiday spirit, this work is a family affair featuring the signature script of Warhol’s mother, Julia Warhola. The two would collaborate often, imagining spirited imagery that was contrary to the adversity they faced during Warhol’s formative years. Acknowledging the hardship of his childhood, it’s no surprise that Warhol would later immerse himself in the fanciful nature of Christmas, using materialism as an escape from his unpleasant memories. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePerhaps it was his early exposure to mass commercialization that increased Warhol’s draw towards objects related to ubiquitous cultural archetypes and consumerism, making this piece a marvelous precursor to Pop Art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuestions about this artwork? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or call +1.416.704.1720  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“A Whole Stocking Full of Good Wishes” \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSA, 1955\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffset lithograph on paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned in the plate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstate’s embossed signature and archive number on verso.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e22”H 17”W (work)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30.25\"H 25.25\"W (framed) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFramed with museum glass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMinor handling creases. Overall very good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: The Estate of Andy Warhol.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andy Warhol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41253396578457,"sku":"09-21","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20_Andy-Warhol-Stocking-Full-of-Wishes-1955_icon_1c25c6bc-18e1-4c84-bc61-20626d3ec117.jpg?v=1633027973"},{"product_id":"andy-warhol-drawing-of-a-boy-butterflies-1955","title":"ANDY WARHOL \"DRAWING OF A BOY \/ BUTTERFLIES\", 1955","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/andy-warhol\" title=\"Toronto art gallery collection featuring work by Andy Warhol, iconic Pop artist\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/andy-warhol\"\u003eAndy Warhol\u003c\/a\u003e (1928-1987) is perhaps the most influential and valuable American artist of the 20th century. While he is renowned for his iconic Pop art portraits, Caviar20 has been exploring and offering his inimitable works on paper from the 1950s. We believe this is an important, and for the time being, accessible and under-appreciated part of his legacy.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the 1950's Warhol established his reputation in New York City as an illustrator for numerous fashion publications and businesses. His succinct line drawings were modern and gentle, realized with a brave yet delicate gay sensibility. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe images he created \"off the clock\" from his fashion commissions were romantic sketches, daydreams of crushes, hunks, and friends. His 1956 exhibition, Studies for a Boy Book, failed commercially because of the queer and erotic subject matter. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn recent years there has been a new wave of scholarship and commercial interest in the early work created prior to Pop Art. Taschen, the legendary art book publisher, released \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.taschen.com\/pages\/en\/catalogue\/art\/all\/05345\/facts.andy_warhol_love_sex_and_desire_drawings_19501962.htm\" title=\"Taschen Andy Warhol Love Sex \u0026amp; Desire Drawings\"\u003eAndy Warhol: Love, Sex \u0026amp; Desire\u003c\/a\u003e which celebrates his drawings of the male form - and inspired a new generation of collectors and curators to re-examine this material. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarhol had many muses; both real and imagined. Drawing of a Boy \/ Butterflies is one of many works where the subject’s identity is left to our imagination. Warhol portrays the delicate outline of a man who parts his lips and meets his gaze. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is exceptional due to the surprising screen print on the verso. When flipped, this drawing is supported with a graphic pattern of butterflies - one of his signature motifs from the 1950s. Another reminder that Warhol was both an exceptional draftsman and a pioneer in the visual arts. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the Warhol market continues to accelerate there are fewer examples of these unique original drawings in circulation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"tel:4167041720\"\u003e+1.416.704.1720\u003c\/a\u003e. Visit our Toronto gallery on\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Contact information for Caviar20, Toronto fine art gallery\"\u003eThursdays or by appointment\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUntitled \"Drawing of a Boy \/ Butterflies\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eUSA, circa 1955\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eOriginal black ink on paper \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8.5\"H 11\"W (work)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\nbr {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15\"H 11.75\"W (framed)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eStamped verso by the estate of Andy Warhol and the Andy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWarhol Art Authentication Board, Inc. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lot-info\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: The Estate of Andy Warhol\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote: This is a unique, original drawing by Andy Warhol. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e is recorded in the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. It will also be included in the future Andy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWarhol Catalogue Raisonné that is currently being compiled by the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Andy Warhol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41950152032492,"sku":"10-21","price":24500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20_Andy-Warhol-double-portrait-1955_icon_d28dd58d-661c-4b60-9c3c-9fa2d3d53456.jpg?v=1635270950"},{"product_id":"copy-of-andy-warhol-double-portrait-drawing-1955","title":"ANDY WARHOL \"BOB\" DRAWING, 1955","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAndy Warhol (1928-1987) is perhaps the most influential and valuable American artist of the 20th century. While he is renowned for his iconic Pop art portraits, Caviar20 has been exploring and offering his inimitable works on paper from the 1950's. We believe this is an important, and for the time being, accessible and under-appreciated part of his legacy.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the 1950's Warhol established his reputation in New York City as an illustrator for numerous fashion publications and businesses. His succinct line drawings were modern and gentle, realized with a brave yet delicate gay sensibility. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe images he created \"off the clock\" from his fashion commissions were romantic sketches, day-dreams of crushes, hunks and friends. His 1956 exhibition, Studies for a Boy Book, was a commercial failure because of the queer and erotic subject-matter. Despite the rejection, Warhol would continue to create drawings, especially of men until the early 1960's. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring these early years Warhol had many muses; both real and imagined. “Bob” is one of many works where the subject’s identity is left to our imagination. Yet this man is realized with a manicured hair-do and is set in a domestic or retail setting. Warhol portrays the delicate profile of this man with a slightly suspicious look in his eyes. Is this character cruising or trying to catch a glimpse at something he shouldn't be staring at?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis original work is a prime example of the artist's skill in capturing subtle human character and emotion...with an undeniable Queer sensibility. Another reminder that Warhol was both an exceptional draftsman and a gay pioneer in the visual arts. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn recent years there has been new wave of scholarship and commercial interest in the early work created prior to Pop Art. Taschen, the legendary art book publisher, released \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.taschen.com\/pages\/en\/catalogue\/art\/all\/05345\/facts.andy_warhol_love_sex_and_desire_drawings_19501962.htm\" title=\"Taschen Andy Warhol Love Sex \u0026amp; Desire Drawings\"\u003eAndy Warhol: Love, Sex \u0026amp; Desire\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e which celebrates his drawings of the male form - and inspired a new generation of collectors and curators to re-examine this material. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the Warhol market continues to accelerate, there are fewer examples of unique, original works in circulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call +1.416.704.1720\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eUntitled \"Bob\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eUSA, circa 1955\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eOriginal black ink on paper \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 17\"H 14\"W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eStamped verso by the estate of Andy Warhol and the Andy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWarhol Art Authentication Board, Inc. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lot-info\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: The Estate of Andy Warhol\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote: This is a unique, original drawing by Andy Warhol. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e is recorded in the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. It will also be included in the future Andy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWarhol Catalogue Raisonné that is currently being compiled by the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Andy Warhol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41955368960236,"sku":"11-21","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/files\/Caviar20_Andy-warhol-Bob-drawing-1955_large_899ce905-7204-4faa-94d3-93863c1f5fb63.jpg?v=1743544062"},{"product_id":"copy-of-andy-warhol-portrait-of-a-lady-2-drawing-1955","title":"ANDY WARHOL \"PORTRAIT OF A LADY 2\" DRAWING, 1955","description":"\u003cp\u003eAndy Warhol (1928-1987) is one the most important American artists of the 20th century. He defined Pop Art and had an unparalleled influence on artists, culture, and image-making. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the constants in Warhol's oeuvre is his depictions of elegant, glamorous women. In every era, Warhol created images of diverse but striking women including Marilyn Monroe, Jackie O., Diana Ross, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/andy-warhol\/products\/copy-of-andy-warhol-indian-giant-poster-1977\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/andy-warhol\/products\/copy-of-andy-warhol-indian-giant-poster-1977\"\u003eKaren Kain\u003c\/a\u003e to mention a few.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIs this refined portrait of a society woman or perhaps an unidentified fashion model?  Or a beauty from the artist's imagination? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAndy Warhol (1928-1987) had many muses; both real and imagined. In the 1950's he was an in-demand and celebrated illustrator working for New York's toniest publications and elegant shops in addition to many smaller independent fashion companies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarhol created drawings of clothes, accessories, and stylized beauties in a distinctively elegant but playful aesthetic. Drawings, such as this one, demonstrate that Warhol was an exceptional draftsman, and could render a distinct personality in a simple line drawing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring this era, Warhol received numerous awards and accolades for his illustrations - yet found it difficult to surpass the designation of \"commercial artist\". \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUntil relatively recently, Warhol's early work, which primarily consists of drawings and lithographs, has been overshadowed by his work from the early 1960s and beyond. While Warhol's contribution to pop art, and its importance to art history, is indisputable, his early work is impressive, delightful and is finally getting the attention and scholarship it deserves. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a lovely example of Warhol's female portraiture and an essential part of his artistic evolution. As the Warhol market continues to gallop to a stratosphere beyond, there are fewer and fewer examples of unique, original works in circulation. These unique drawings are of exceptional value.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\" href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call +1.416.704.1720\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUntitled \"Portrait of a Lady 2\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSA, circa 1955\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal blue ink on paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e14\"H 12\"W (sheet visible) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e22.5\"H 20\"W (framed)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gmail_default\"\u003eFramed with museum glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eStamped verso by the Estate of Andy Warhol and the Andy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWarhol Art Authentication Board, Inc. and numbered on the reverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eProvenance: The Estate of Andy Warhol \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNote: This is a unique, original drawing by Andy Warhol. It\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e is recorded in the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. It will also be included in the future Andy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWarhol Catalogue Raisonné that is currently being compiled by the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andy Warhol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42094765834476,"sku":"12-21","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20_Andy-Warhol-Portrait-of-a-Lady-2_01_1_copy_51dd6080-8f14-4277-b51e-41366f525cea.jpg?v=1640187789"},{"product_id":"andy-warhol-jean-short-crotch-drawing-1957","title":"ANDY WARHOL \"HOT SHORTS\" DRAWING, 1955","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAndy Warhol \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(1928-1987) is arguably the most important American artist of the 20th century. He not only defined Pop Art, but had unrivaled influence on artists and image-making. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn recent years there has been new scholarship and increasing commercial interest in Andy Warhol early works, material created prior to Pop Art. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ethe 1950's Warhol became established 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike the consummate artist that he was, Warhol was frequently drawing. The images he created independently from fashion commission were romantic and hopeful and unabashedly gay. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIt is worth emphasizing that Warhol was almost exclusively dedicated to drawing during this era, only creating a handful of paintings - which were intended to be used for window displays. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaschen, the legendary art book publisher, recently released the book \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.taschen.com\/pages\/en\/catalogue\/art\/all\/05345\/facts.andy_warhol_love_sex_and_desire_drawings_19501962.htm\" title=\"Andy Warhol Love Sex Desire 1950-1962\"\u003eAndy Warhol: Love, Sex and Desire 1950-1962\u003c\/a\u003e which celebrates his drawings of the male form and features this evocative work. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis drawing appears on page 48.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThis complex drawing is a testament to Warhol's mastery of line and composition. Warhol is able to compress and capture the sitter's body onto the picture plane with remarkable simplicity and sophistication despite the unconventional pose and foreshortening. With the lightest touch, Warhol masterly portrays this figure of leisure and insouciance with the lovely details of his tight jean shorts, fingernails and light patches of body hair.  Another reminder that Warhol was an exceptional draftsman. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the Warhol market continues to gallop to a stratosphere beyond, there are fewer and fewer examples of unique, original works in circulation.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call +1.416.704.1720\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eUntitled (\"Male Lower Torso Partial Figure\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eUSA, circa 1955\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eBlack ballpoint pen on manila paper\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003ePaper is cut to the edges of the image\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eStamped on verso by the Estate of Andy Warhol and the Andy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWarhol Art Authentication Board, Inc. and numbered on the reverse \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\"TOP205.045\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003e16.75\"H 14\"W (work) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003e16\"H 13.5\"W (visible)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003e22.5\"H 20\"W (framed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eFramed with museum glass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lot-info\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: The Estate of Andy Warhol\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiterature:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Andy Warhol: Men\" Chronicle Books, 2004; pg. 79.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAndy Warhol: Love, Sex and Desire 1950-1962\" Taschen Publisher, 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Andy Warhol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42689172963564,"sku":"05-22","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20_Andy-Warhol-Jean-Short-Crotch-Hoe_icon_bd3d4dd9-bbbd-403a-a462-8cc78d4ecb3d.jpg?v=1650471023"},{"product_id":"andy-warhol-man-spitting-hearts-and-stars-drawing-1957","title":"ANDY WARHOL \"ORION\" DRAWING, 1955","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAndy Warhol \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn recent years there has been new scholarship and increasing commercial interest in Andy Warhol early works, material created prior to Pop Art. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ethe 1950's Warhol became established 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike the consummate artist that he was, Warhol was frequently drawing. The images he created independently from fashion commission were romantic and hopeful and unabashedly gay. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaschen, the legendary art book publisher, recently released the book \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.taschen.com\/pages\/en\/catalogue\/art\/all\/05345\/facts.andy_warhol_love_sex_and_desire_drawings_19501962.htm\" title=\"Andy Warhol Love Sex Desire 1950-1962\"\u003eAndy Warhol: Love, Sex and Desire 1950-1962\u003c\/a\u003e which celebrates his drawings of the male form and features this evocative work. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis drawing appears on page 351.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThis drawing is a paradigm of Warhol's mastery of line and visionary framing. A man's\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e profile \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ecommands the composition, which is complemented by surrounding hearts, stars, and delicate geometric shapes. \u003c\/span\u003eWith the lightest touch, Warhol masterly portrays this male ideal with the details of his elegant pose, the softness of his features, and his whimsical aura. Another reminder that Warhol was an exceptional draftsman. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the Warhol market continues to gallop to a stratosphere beyond, there are fewer and fewer examples of unique, original works in circulation.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call +1.416.704.1720\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eUntitled \"Orion\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eUSA, circa 1955\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eBlack ballpoint pen on paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eStamped on verso by the Estate of Andy Warhol and the Andy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWarhol Art Authentication Board, Inc. and numbered on the reverse \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\"200.335\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003e16.25\"H 14\"W (work)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003e23.5\"H 20.75\"W (framed) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eFramed with museum glass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lot-info\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: The Estate of Andy Warhol \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Andy Warhol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42689215856876,"sku":"05-22","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20_AndyWarhol-ManSpittingHeatsandStars_icon_fc1dd7dc-7bda-486c-aea8-05a9f8500f13.jpg?v=1650471435"},{"product_id":"andy-warhol-mountain-boy","title":"ANDY WARHOL \"MOUNTAIN BOY\" DRAWING, 1955","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAndy Warhol \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn recent years there has been new scholarship and increasing commercial interest in Andy Warhol early works, material created prior to Pop Art. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ethe 1950's Warhol became established 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike the consummate artist that he was, Warhol was frequently drawing. The images he created independently from fashion commission were romantic and hopeful and unabashedly gay. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThis drawing is a paradigm of Warhol's mastery of line and visionary framing. A man's bowing\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e profile \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ecommands the composition, which is surrounded by quick and ambiguous gestural lines. \u003c\/span\u003eWith the lightest touch, Warhol portrays this male ideal with the details of his tranquil pose, the softness of his closed eye, and the serenity of his aura. Another reminder that Warhol was an exceptional draftsman. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the Warhol market continues to gallop to a stratosphere beyond, there are fewer and fewer examples of unique, original works in circulation.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaschen, the legendary art book publisher, recently released the book \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.taschen.com\/pages\/en\/catalogue\/art\/all\/05345\/facts.andy_warhol_love_sex_and_desire_drawings_19501962.htm\" title=\"Andy Warhol Love Sex Desire 1950-1962\"\u003eAndy Warhol: Love, Sex and Desire 1950-1962\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e which celebrates his drawings of the male form and features this evocative work. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis drawing appears on page 292.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call +1.416.704.1720\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eUntitled \"Mountain Boy\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eUSA, circa 1950s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eBlack ballpoint pen on manila paper\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eStamped on verso by the Estate of Andy Warhol and the Andy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWarhol Art Authentication Board, Inc. and numbered on the reverse \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\"200.040\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003e17\"H 14\"W (work) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003e15.75\"H 12.75\"W (visible)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003e22.25\"H 19.5\"W (framed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eFramed with museum glass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lot-info\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: The Estate of Andy Warhol\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Andy Warhol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42689302561004,"sku":"05-22","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20_AndyWarhol-ManKissingDragonToeClaw_icon_ea43cc54-18fb-4080-b06b-87475d97227f.jpg?v=1650473139"},{"product_id":"andy-warhol-seated-man-drawing-1956","title":"ANDY WARHOL \"SEATED MAN\" DRAWING, 1956","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAndy Warhol \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn recent years there has been new scholarship and increasing commercial interest in his early works, material created prior to Pop Art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ethe 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaschen, the legendary art book publisher, recently released the book\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Andy Warhol Love Sex Desire 1950-1962\" href=\"https:\/\/www.taschen.com\/pages\/en\/catalogue\/art\/all\/05345\/facts.andy_warhol_love_sex_and_desire_drawings_19501962.htm\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.taschen.com\/pages\/en\/catalogue\/art\/all\/05345\/facts.andy_warhol_love_sex_and_desire_drawings_19501962.htm\"\u003eAndy Warhol: Love, Sex and Desire 1950-1962\u003c\/a\u003e which celebrates his drawings of the male form from the pre-Pop era. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThis drawing is a paradigm of Warhol's mastery of line. This elegant portrait, presents the sitter with\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e one shoulder relaxed downward (almost reminiscent of contrapposto) as he peers over it. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the lightest touch, Warhol masterly portrays this male ideal with the details of his natural pose and the subtle eroticism of his unbuttoned trousers. Aside from the minimal details at his waistline, Warhol omitted any sign of the man's pants, adding to the air of mystery and call for imagination that this piece evokes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the Warhol market continues to gallop to a stratosphere beyond, there are fewer and fewer examples of unique, original works in circulation.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\" data-mce-href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call +1.416.704.1720\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eUntitled \"Seated Man\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eUSA, circa 1956\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eBlack ballpoint pen on manila paper\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eStamped on verso by the Estate of Andy Warhol and the Andy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWarhol Art Authentication Board, Inc. and numbered on the reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003e16.75\"H \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e13\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.75\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"W (work) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e23\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"H \u003c\/span\u003e20.75\"W (framed) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eFramed with museum glass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lot-info\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: The Estate of Andy Warhol\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lot-info\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Andy Warhol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42689386938604,"sku":"04-22","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20_Andy-Warhol-Seated-Figure_framed__icon_509ea444-70ce-4d8f-acb8-15b3a71d8ce2.jpg?v=1650476672"},{"product_id":"andy-warhol-seated-gentleman-drawing-1956","title":"ANDY WARHOL \"SEATED GENTLEMAN\" DRAWING, c. 1950s","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAndy Warhol \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn recent years there has been new scholarship and increasing commercial interest in his early works, material created prior to Pop Art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ethe 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaschen, the legendary art book publisher, recently released the book\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.taschen.com\/pages\/en\/catalogue\/art\/all\/05345\/facts.andy_warhol_love_sex_and_desire_drawings_19501962.htm\" title=\"Andy Warhol Love Sex Desire 1950-1962\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.taschen.com\/pages\/en\/catalogue\/art\/all\/05345\/facts.andy_warhol_love_sex_and_desire_drawings_19501962.htm\"\u003eAndy Warhol: Love, Sex and Desire 1950-1962\u003c\/a\u003e which celebrates his drawings of the male form from the pre-Pop era. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThis drawing is a paradigm of Warhol's mastery of line. The elegant portrait presents the sitter as he gently shifts his torso to meet the viewer's gaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the lightest touch, Warhol masterly portrays this male ideal with the details of his natural pose. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUnique to this work is the drapery rendered behind the man, capturing the essence of their exchange in what appears to be a relatively formal (perhaps studio) environment. This distinct atmospheric quality is typically omitted in Warhol's line drawings, which tend to focus on his subjects rather than background details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAs the Warhol market continues to gallop to a stratosphere beyond, there are fewer and fewer examples of unique, original works in circulation.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\" data-mce-href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call +1.416.704.1720\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eUntitled \"Seated Gentleman\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eUSA, circa 1950s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eBlack ballpoint pen on manila paper\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eSigned by artist, bottom left\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eStamped on verso by the Estate of Andy Warhol and the Andy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWarhol Art Authentication Board, Inc. and numbered \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTOP203.052\u003c\/span\u003e on the reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e16.5\"H 13.75\"W (work) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\nbr {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e23\"H 20\"W (framed)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lot-info\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: The Estate of Andy Warhol\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Andy Warhol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43289998557420,"sku":"09-22","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20_Andy-Warhol_icon_91df0438-4c36-4d26-b9ba-99d0294625c2.jpg?v=1663685711"},{"product_id":"andy-warhol-bird-on-a-fruit-branch-lithograph-1957","title":"ANDY WARHOL \"BIRD ON A FRUIT BRANCH\", 1957","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAndy 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThroughout the decade, Warhol received numerous awards and accolades for his illustrations - yet he found it difficult to surpass the designation of “commercial artist”. It wasn’t until the mid-1950s when Warhol completed a successful campaign for shoe retailer Miller \u0026amp; Sons, that he was finally granted widespread recognition for his renderings. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“Bird on a Fruit Branch” is emblematic of Warhol’s work during the late 1950s when he established his reputation with delicate and whimsical drawings of clothes, accessories, and stylized beauties in a distinctively elegant but playful aesthetic.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe work was included in Warhol's 1957 portfolio \"A Gold Book\" which featured 19 offset lithographs depicting a delightful range of his most cherished subject matter. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eServing as promotional material for his illustrations, the book was mailed out to art directors around Christmas time with the intention of earning commercial projects in the new year.  Although the book was not numbered\/editioned, scholars, including museums such as the MoMA, estimate that 100 copies were created. Only 5 of the prints had hand-coloring. This single print is a rare find notable for its fine condition and incredibly vivid red bird. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuestions about this artwork? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or call +1.416.704.1720  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Bird on a Fruit Branch” \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSA, 1957\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffset lithograph with hand coloring in watercolor on cream laid paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom an edition of 100\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e14.5”H 11”W (work)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\nbr {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":15351,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":{\"1\":3,\"3\":2},\"5\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":10066329}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"7\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":10066329}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"8\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":10066329}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"9\":0,\"10\":1,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"15\":\"Gill Sans\",\"16\":11}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"22.25\\\"H 18\\\"W\"}'\u003e22.25\"H 18\"W (framed)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: Matthew Marks Gallery (New York City)  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andy Warhol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43549555982572,"sku":"12-22","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20_Andy-Warhol-Bird-on-a-Fruit-Branch-1957_icon_01d97b7b-32ba-4b1c-8cb8-4dc96f802bd3.jpg?v=1670857195"},{"product_id":"andy-warhol-in-the-bottom-of-my-garden-lithograph-1956","title":"ANDY WARHOL \"IN THE BOTTOM OF MY GARDEN\", 1956","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAndy 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThroughout the decade, Warhol received numerous awards and accolades for his illustrations - yet he found it difficult to surpass the designation of “commercial artist”. It wasn’t until the mid-1950s when Warhol completed a successful campaign for shoe retailer Miller \u0026amp; Sons, that he was finally granted widespread recognition for his renderings.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\"In the Bottom of My Garden\" is a delightful paradigm from this era. Serving as the cover for his book by the same name, Warhol lends his signature aesthetic to realize an ethereal wonderland of fairies, cherubs, and abundant florals. \u003ca title=\"In the Bottom of My Garden Lithograph at the Philadelphia Museum of Art\" href=\"https:\/\/philamuseum.org\/collection\/object\/267627\"\u003eThe book was composed of 16 unbound lithographs with a small number of hand-colored prints.\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWarhol was keen on bookmaking during this time, publishing a handful of elegant and whimsical (and mildly erotic) narratives that often took on his wry sense of humor. Warhol would create lithographs and then he would hand-color important or key pages that appeared in the finished books. It is during the 1950s, that we encounter the artist's early investigation of repetition as he reimagines his subjects on each page. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis element would go on to become one of Warhol's most important and recognizable motifs.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis playful example serves as both a glimpse into Warhol's vast imagination and a striking look at his commercial background. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePerhaps this early exposure to mass commercialization increased Warhol's draw toward universal cultural archetypes, making this piece a marvelous precursor to Pop Art.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuestions about this artwork? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or call +1.416.704.1720  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCover, from \"In the Bottom of My Garden” \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSA, 1956\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffset lithograph and watercolor on paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8.5\"H 11\"W (work)\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e17.5\"H 19.75\"W (framed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFramed with museum glass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: work has been cleaned by our paper conservator however consistent mild toning remains. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andy Warhol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43550873256172,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20_Andy-Warhol-Garden_icon_fd348749-08a9-4f72-8f73-38fabe5a7311.jpg?v=1670951675"},{"product_id":"andy-warhol-wild-raspberries-drawing-1959","title":"ANDY WARHOL \"A + P SURPRISE\" LITHOGRAPH, 1959","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Toronto art gallery collection featuring work by Andy Warhol, iconic Pop artist\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/andy-warhol\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAndy Warhol\u003c\/a\u003e 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThroughout the decade, Warhol received numerous awards and accolades for his illustrations - yet he found it difficult to surpass the designation of “commercial artist”. It wasn’t until the mid-1950s when Warhol completed a successful campaign for shoe retailer Miller \u0026amp; Sons, that he was finally granted widespread recognition for his renderings. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\"A + P Surprise\" is a delightful paradigm from this era. This whimsical lithograph is an output from Warhol's self-published cookbook, \"Wild Raspberries\", a collection of fanciful recipes and illustrations that satirize the extravagant gastronomy of the 1950s. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis spread features an abundant cake stand with a decorative red bow, paired with cheeky recipe instructions. The lithograph print is accented by a vibrant wash of orange pigment that animates Warhol’s signature linework.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe cookbook was an amusing collaboration between Warhol, his close friend Suzie Frankfurt, the author of the book, and his mother Julia Warhola, who brought the recipes to life with her iconic cursive calligraphy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis early work is a unique example of Warhol’s playful sensibility and passion for contrasting color. In recent years there has been new scholarship and commercial interest in these early works created prior to Pop Art. As the Warhol market continues to accelerate, there are fewer examples of unique original works in circulation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"tel:4167041720\"\u003e+1.416.704.1720\u003c\/a\u003e. Visit our Toronto gallery on\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Contact information for Caviar20, Toronto fine art gallery\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003eThursdays or by appointment\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A + P Surprise, Wild Raspberries\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eUSA, 1959\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eOffset lithograph with hand-coloring \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eStamped by the estate and numbered \"PM23 0490\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003e17.5\"H 22.25\"W (sheet)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lot-info\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e20.75\"H \u003c\/span\u003e25.5\"W (framed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: The Estate of Andy Warhol\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Andy Warhol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43691046338796,"sku":"03-23","price":6750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/files\/Caviar20_Andy-Warhol-AP-Wild-Raspberries-A_P-Suprise-1959_icon_cfb6b884-8f90-48c4-ad9c-a2238b6e745a.jpg?v=1683211898"},{"product_id":"andy-warhol-feet-drawing-1950s","title":"ANDY WARHOL \"FEET\" DRAWING, 1950s","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/andy-warhol\" title=\"Toronto art gallery collection featuring work by Andy Warhol, iconic Pop artist\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/andy-warhol\"\u003eAndy Warhol\u003c\/a\u003e (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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDuring 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 were modern and gentle, with a versatile gay aesthetic that was distinctively his. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe images he created independently from his commercial work were daring yet romantic sketches of anonymous figures and male nudes. His 1956 exhibition, “Studies for a Boy Book”,  allowed Warhol to assert his own homosexuality, but faced public rejection due to the queer and erotic subject-matter. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e“Feet” is one of many works where negative space and framing are used to conceal the subject’s identity. He portrays a pair of feet with his playful sensibility and delicate touch, teasing the viewer’s imagination. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis original drawing is a paradigm of Warhol’s sensual studies of the human form. During this period, the artist created countless representations of feet and shoes, bridging his commercial and artistic practices. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 2010 Kasmin (New York) organized the exhibit \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Kasmin NYC Andy Warhol: Still Lifes and Feet, 1956-1961\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kasmingallery.com\/exhibition\/2010-01-07_andy-warhol\"\u003e\"\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Kasmin NYC Andy Warhol: Still Lifes and Feet, 1956-1961\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kasmingallery.com\/exhibition\/2010-01-07_andy-warhol\"\u003eAndy Warhol: Still Lifes and Feet, 1956-1961\"\u003c\/a\u003e which illuminated this significant motif from his first decade in New York. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn recent years there has been new scholarship and commercial interest in these early works created prior to Pop Art. Taschen, the legendary art book publisher, released \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.taschen.com\/pages\/en\/catalogue\/art\/all\/05345\/facts.andy_warhol_love_sex_and_desire_drawings_19501962.htm\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAndy Warhol: Love, Sex and Desire 1950-1962\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e which celebrates his drawings of the male form - and inspired a new generation of collectors and curators to re-examine this material. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAs the Warhol market continues to accelerate, there are fewer examples of unique, original works in circulation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"tel:4167041720\"\u003e+1.416.704.1720\u003c\/a\u003e. Visit our Toronto gallery on\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Contact information for Caviar20, Toronto fine art gallery\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003eThursdays or by appointment\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e“Feet”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eUSA, 1950s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBlack ballpoint pen on paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eStamped verso by the estate of Andy Warhol and the Andy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWarhol Art Authentication Board, Inc. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e17\"H 14”W (work)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e23.25\"H 20.25\"W (framed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eVery good condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eArtwork comes with a certificate of provenance from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andy Warhol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43695555248364,"sku":"03-23","price":34500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20_Andy-Warhol-Feet_icon_21e586d1-9135-4361-9c23-c92cbaeb1866.jpg?v=1679934238"},{"product_id":"andy-warhol-a-p-surprise-lithograph-with-hand-coloring-1959","title":"ANDY WARHOL \"SALADE DE ALF LANDON\", 1959","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/andy-warhol\" title=\"Toronto art gallery collection featuring work by Andy Warhol, iconic Pop artist\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/andy-warhol\"\u003eAndy Warhol\u003c\/a\u003e 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThroughout the decade, Warhol received numerous awards and accolades for his illustrations - yet he found it difficult to surpass the designation of “commercial artist”. It wasn’t until the mid-1950s when Warhol completed a successful campaign for shoe retailer Miller \u0026amp; Sons, that he was finally granted widespread recognition for his renderings. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\"Salade de alf Landon\" is a delightful paradigm from this era. This whimsical lithograph is an output from Warhol's self-published cookbook, \"Wild Raspberries\", a collection of fanciful recipes and illustrations that satirize the extravagant gastronomy of the 1950s. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis spread features a bright pink jelly bursting with a decoration of asparagus spears and eggs paired with cheeky recipe instructions. The lithograph print is accented by vibrant washes of fuschia, orange, and green pigment that animate Warhol’s signature linework.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe cookbook was an amusing collaboration between Warhol, his close friend Suzie Frankfurt, the author of the book, and his mother Julia Warhola, who brought the recipes to life with her iconic cursive calligraphy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis early work is a unique example of Warhol’s playful sensibility and passion for contrasting color. In recent years there has been new scholarship and commercial interest in these early works created prior to Pop Art. As the Warhol market continues to accelerate, there are fewer examples of unique original works in circulation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"tel:4167041720\"\u003e+1.416.704.1720\u003c\/a\u003e. Visit our Toronto gallery on\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Contact information for Caviar20, Toronto fine art gallery\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003eThursdays or by appointment\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\"Salade de alf Landon, Wild Raspberries\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUSA, 1959\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOffset lithograph with hand-coloring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eStamped and numbered by the estate on verso\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e17.5\"H 22.25\"W (sheet)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e20.75\"H 25.5\"W (framed)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMild buckling to sheet, typical of series. Overall very good condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eProvenance: The Estate of Andy Warhol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andy Warhol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43695577432300,"sku":"03-23","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/files\/Caviar20_Andy-Warhol-AP-Wild-Raspberries-Salad-De-Alf-Landon-1959_icon_42a3c654-a739-4a29-a2a8-bb7be4910292.jpg?v=1683211646"},{"product_id":"andy-warhol-baked-hawaii-lithograph-with-hand-coloring-1959","title":"ANDY WARHOL \"BAKED HAWAII\" LITHOGRAPH, 1959","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" title=\"Toronto art gallery collection featuring work by Andy Warhol, iconic Pop artist\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/andy-warhol\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/andy-warhol\"\u003eAndy Warhol\u003c\/a\u003e 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThroughout the decade, Warhol received numerous awards and accolades for his illustrations - yet he found it difficult to surpass the designation of “commercial artist”. It wasn’t until the mid-1950s when Warhol completed a successful campaign for shoe retailer Miller \u0026amp; Sons, that he was finally granted widespread recognition for his renderings. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\"Baked Hawaii\" is a delightful paradigm from this era. This whimsical lithograph is an output from Warhol's self-published cookbook, \"Wild Raspberries\", a collection of fanciful recipes and illustrations that satirize the extravagant gastronomy of the 1950s. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis spread features an abundant cake tower bursting with decorative fruits and flowers, paired with cheeky recipe instructions. The lithograph print is accented by vibrant washes of yellow, lavender, and green pigment that animate Warhol’s signature linework.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe cookbook was an amusing collaboration between Warhol, his close friend Suzie Frankfurt, the author of the book, and his mother Julia Warhola, who brought the recipes to life with her iconic cursive calligraphy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis early work is a unique example of Warhol’s playful sensibility and passion for contrasting color. In recent years there has been new scholarship and commercial interest in these early works created prior to Pop Art. As the Warhol market continues to accelerate, there are fewer examples of unique original works in circulation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"tel:4167041720\"\u003e+1.416.704.1720\u003c\/a\u003e. Visit our Toronto gallery on\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Contact information for Caviar20, Toronto fine art gallery\"\u003eThursdays or by appointment\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\"Baked Hawaii, Wild Raspberries\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUSA, 1959\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOffset lithograph with hand-coloring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eStamped by the estate and numbered \"PM23 1310\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e17.5\"H 22.25\"W (sheet)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e20.75\"H 25.5\"W (framed)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eProvenance: The Estate of Andy Warhol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eVery good condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andy Warhol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43695588540652,"sku":"03-23","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/files\/Caviar20_Andy-Warhol-AP-Wild-Raspberries-Baked-Hawaii-1959_icon_625744f9-8a14-4544-b0e4-e6a6a33d2177.jpg?v=1683211842"},{"product_id":"andy-warhol-greengages-a-la-warhol-lithograph-1959","title":"ANDY WARHOL \"GREENGAGES A LA WARHOL\" LITHOGRAPH, 1959","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/andy-warhol\" title=\"Toronto art gallery collection featuring work by Andy Warhol, iconic Pop artist\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/andy-warhol\"\u003eAndy Warhol\u003c\/a\u003e 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThroughout the decade, Warhol received numerous awards and accolades for his illustrations - yet he found it difficult to surpass the designation of “commercial artist”. It wasn’t until the mid-1950s when Warhol completed a successful campaign for shoe retailer Miller \u0026amp; Sons, that he was finally granted widespread recognition for his renderings. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\"Greengages a la Warhol,\" is a delightful paradigm from this era. This whimsical lithograph is an output from Warhol's self-published cookbook, \"Wild Raspberries\", a collection of fanciful recipes and illustrations that satirize the extravagant gastronomy of the 1950s. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis spread features an abundant tower of green jelly paired with cheeky recipe instructions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe cookbook was an amusing collaboration between Warhol, his close friend Suzie Frankfurt, the author of the book, and his mother Julia Warhola, who brought the recipes to life with her iconic cursive calligraphy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis early work is a unique example of Warhol’s playful sensibility and passion for contrasting color. In recent years there has been new scholarship and commercial interest in these early works created prior to Pop Art. As the Warhol market continues to accelerate, there are fewer examples of unique original works in circulation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"tel:4167041720\"\u003e+1.416.704.1720\u003c\/a\u003e. Visit our Toronto gallery on\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Contact information for Caviar20, Toronto fine art gallery\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003eThursdays or by appointment\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\"Greengages a la Warhol, Wild Raspberries\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUSA, 1959\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOffset lithograph with hand-coloring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eStamped by the estate and numbered \"PM23 0042\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e17.5\"H 22.25\"W (sheet)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e20.75\"H 25.5\"W (framed)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eProvenance: The Estate of Andy Warhol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eVery good condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andy Warhol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43695600140524,"sku":"03-23","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/files\/Caviar20_Andy-Warhol-AP-Wild-Raspberries-Greengages-1959_icon_3efd69b1-17d4-4223-9bad-ea59a6d732fe.jpg?v=1683211771"},{"product_id":"andy-warhol-profile-of-a-man-tony-drawing-1950s","title":"ANDY WARHOL \"PROFILE OF A MAN (TONY)\" DRAWING, 1950s","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" title=\"Toronto art gallery collection featuring work by Andy Warhol, iconic Pop artist\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/andy-warhol\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/andy-warhol\"\u003eAndy Warhol\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(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.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn recent years there has been new scholarship and increasing commercial interest in Andy Warhol's early works, material created prior to Pop Art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike 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. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIt is worth emphasizing that Warhol was almost exclusively dedicated to drawing during this era, only creating a handful of paintings - which were intended to be used for window displays. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaschen, the legendary art book publisher, recently released the book\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.taschen.com\/pages\/en\/catalogue\/art\/all\/05345\/facts.andy_warhol_love_sex_and_desire_drawings_19501962.htm\" title=\"Andy Warhol Love Sex Desire 1950-1962\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.taschen.com\/pages\/en\/catalogue\/art\/all\/05345\/facts.andy_warhol_love_sex_and_desire_drawings_19501962.htm\"\u003eAndy Warhol: Love, Sex, and Desire 1950-1962\u003c\/a\u003e which celebrates his drawings of the male form from the pre-Pop era. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThis portrait is a paradigm of Warhol's mastery of line and visionary framing. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA man's\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e profile \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ecommands the composition as he peers forward. \u003c\/span\u003eWith the lightest touch, Warhol masterly portrays this male ideal with the details of his chiseled jawline, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003econfident gaze, and \u003c\/span\u003etimeless elegance. This drawing serves as an example of Warhol's expertise as a draftsman. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the Warhol market continues to gallop to a stratosphere beyond, there are fewer and fewer examples of unique, original works in circulation.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\" data-mce-href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e or call\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"tel:4167041720\" data-mce-href=\"tel:4167041720\"\u003e+1.416.704.1720\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e. Visit our Toronto gallery on\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Contact information for Caviar20, Toronto fine art gallery\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003eThursdays or by appointment\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eUntitled \"Profile of a Man (Tony)\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eUSA, circa 1950s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eBlack ballpoint pen on paper\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eStamped on verso by the Estate of Andy Warhol and the Andy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWarhol Art Authentication Board, Inc. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e16.75\"H 13.75\"W (work)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\nbr {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":15349,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"5\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":10066329}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"7\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":10066329}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"8\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":10066329}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"9\":0,\"10\":1,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"15\":\"Gill Sans\",\"16\":11}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"23\\\"H 20\\\"W\"}'\u003e23\"H 20\"W (framed)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lot-info\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: The Estate of Andy Warhol\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Andy Warhol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43741801119980,"sku":"03-23","price":34500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/files\/Caviar20_Caviar20_Andy-Warhol-Profile-of-a-Man-Tony_icon_33aba4b3-0ee8-48cc-bc06-25c9b5dbc70f.jpg?v=1685215417"},{"product_id":"andy-warhol-over-head-drawing-date","title":"ANDY WARHOL \"OVER HEAD\" DRAWING, c.1955","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/andy-warhol\" title=\"Toronto art gallery collection featuring work by Andy Warhol, iconic Pop artist\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/andy-warhol\"\u003eAndy Warhol\u003c\/a\u003e (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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn recent years there has been new scholarship and increasing commercial interest in his early works, material created prior to Pop Art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDuring 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLike 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTaschen, the legendary art book publisher, recently released the book \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.taschen.com\/pages\/en\/catalogue\/art\/all\/05345\/facts.andy_warhol_love_sex_and_desire_drawings_19501962.htm\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.taschen.com\/pages\/en\/catalogue\/art\/all\/05345\/facts.andy_warhol_love_sex_and_desire_drawings_19501962.htm\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAndy Warhol: Love, Sex, and Desire 1950-1962\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e which celebrates his drawings of the male form from the pre-Pop era. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis drawing is a paradigm of Warhol's mastery of line. The elegant portrait presents the sitter draped over a pillow, his arm resting gently on his forehead as he closes his eyes with a soft gaze.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWith the lightest touch, Warhol masterly portrays this male ideal with the details of his natural pose and subtle eroticism. Unique to this work is the exquisite detail in the man’s lustrous hair, eyelashes, and lips. Another reminder that Warhol was an exceptional draftsman.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAs the Warhol market continues to gallop to a stratosphere beyond, there are fewer and fewer examples of unique, original works in circulation.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"tel:4167041720\"\u003e+1.416.704.1720\u003c\/a\u003e. Visit our Toronto gallery on\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Contact information for Caviar20, Toronto fine art gallery\"\u003eThursdays or by appointment\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUntitled “Over Head”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003ec.1955\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBlue ballpoint pen on manila paper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eStamped on verso by the Estate of Andy Warhol and the Andy Warhol Art Authentication Board, Inc. and numbered 220.032 1\/2 on the reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\nbr {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e16.75\"H 13.75\"W (work)\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e23\"H 20\"W (framed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eProvenance: The Estate of Andy Warhol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed condition report by request. Minor handling creases, overall very good condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andy Warhol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43837353853164,"sku":"06-23","price":34500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/files\/Caviar20_Andy-Warhol-Over-Head_icon_a90b1684-efaa-43df-958e-404c0f0fadd5.jpg?v=1685568676"},{"product_id":"andy-warhol-foot-with-strawberries-drawing-1950s","title":"ANDY WARHOL \"FOOT WITH STRAWBERRIES\" DRAWING, c.1950s","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Toronto art gallery collection featuring work by Andy Warhol, iconic Pop artist\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/andy-warhol\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/andy-warhol\"\u003eAndy Warhol\u003c\/a\u003e (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 artists and visual culture. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDuring the 1950's Warhol became established in New York City as an illustrator for many fashion companies and publications, frequently designing advertisements for shoes. His commercial reputation was built on depicting women's footwear, despite his possible ambivalence to the subject matter. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAlthough Warhol was very busy with commissioned work, he was always drawing. The images he created independently were romantic portraits of friends, lovers, and fantasy subjects. Warhol was particularly inspired by men's feet and completed a number of such drawings during the mid-1950s. There is a fascinating contrast between his public work (women's shoes) and his private world \/ inspiration (men's nude feet).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e“Foot with Strawberries” is a fine example of one such drawing from this era. Negative space and framing are used to conceal the subject’s identity. Warhol portrays a single foot hovering over a heart-shaped dish adorn with fresh strawberries. Like the best of his work from this era, Warhol teases the viewer's imagination with his playful sensibility, delicate touch, and gentle whimsy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis original drawing is a paradigm of Warhol’s sensual studies of the human form. During this period, the artist created numerous representations of feet and shoes, emphasizing the contrast between his commercial and artistic practices. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn 2010 Kasmin (New York) organized the exhibit \u003ca title=\"Kasmin NYC Andy Warhol: Still Lifes and Feet, 1956-1961\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kasmingallery.com\/exhibition\/2010-01-07_andy-warhol\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.kasmingallery.com\/exhibition\/2010-01-07_andy-warhol\"\u003e\"\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Kasmin NYC Andy Warhol: Still Lifes and Feet, 1956-1961\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kasmingallery.com\/exhibition\/2010-01-07_andy-warhol\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.kasmingallery.com\/exhibition\/2010-01-07_andy-warhol\"\u003eAndy Warhol: Still Lifes and Feet, 1956-1961\"\u003c\/a\u003e which illuminated this significant motif from his first decade in New York. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn recent years there has been new scholarship and commercial interest in these early works created prior to Pop Art. Taschen, the legendary art book publisher, released \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.taschen.com\/pages\/en\/catalogue\/art\/all\/05345\/facts.andy_warhol_love_sex_and_desire_drawings_19501962.htm\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.taschen.com\/pages\/en\/catalogue\/art\/all\/05345\/facts.andy_warhol_love_sex_and_desire_drawings_19501962.htm\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAndy Warhol: Love, Sex and Desire 1950-1962\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e which celebrates his drawings of the male form - and inspired a new generation of collectors and curators to re-examine this material. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\" data-mce-href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"tel:4167041720\" data-mce-href=\"tel:4167041720\"\u003e+1.416.704.1720\u003c\/a\u003e. Visit our Toronto gallery on\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Contact information for Caviar20, Toronto fine art gallery\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003eThursdays or by appointment\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e“Foot with Strawberries”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eUSA, c.1950s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBlack ballpoint pen on paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e17\"H 14”W (work)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e23.25\"H 20.25\"W (framed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eVery good condition. Detailed condition report by request. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eStamped verso by the estate of Andy Warhol and the Andy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWarhol Art Authentication Board, Inc. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eArtwork comes with a certificate of provenance from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andy Warhol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43851455889644,"sku":"06-23","price":29500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/files\/caviar20gallery_Jul1521738_thumbnail.jpg?v=1723493787"},{"product_id":"andy-warhol-fashion-shoes-date","title":"ANDY WARHOL \"FASHION SHOES\", 1954","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/andy-warhol\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAndy Warhol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn the mid-1950s after a very successful campaign for shoe retailer Miller \u0026amp; Sons, Warhol became synonymous with shoes. Although he had a parallel art practice, it was difficult to surpass the designation of “commercial artist”.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis untitled illustration is an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at Warhol's commercial practice and signature look of the era. Here the artist experiments with four variations of women's pointed-toe shoes, in some cases, layering the images on top of each other. These elegant modernist shoes both defined fashionable women's footwear...and Warhol's aesthetic. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWith the lightest touch, Warhol renders the shoes with a gentle whimsy, an evocative style that is now synonymous with the artist's formative years as a commercial illustrator in New York City.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis playful example serves as both a glimpse into Warhol's vast imagination and a relic from the depths of his commercial background. Perhaps his early exposure to mass commercialization increased Warhol's draw toward universal cultural archetypes, making this piece a marvelous precursor to Pop Art. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eQuestions about this piece? Contact us or call +1.416.704.1720.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eVisit our Toronto gallery on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThursdays or by appointment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUntitled (\"Fashion Shoes\")\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUSA, circa 1954\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eInk on manila paper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEstate number: ARD411.144 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e8\"H 6.75\"W (visible)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e15.25\"H 13.75\"W (framed)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFramed with museum glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eProvenance: The Estate of Andy Warhol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDetailed condition report by request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andy Warhol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43957434220780,"sku":"09-23","price":19500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/files\/Caviar20_Andy-Warhol-Fashion-Drawing_icon_b9b29ad3-f3f9-4586-b5c6-23a38ac7e68e.jpg?v=1695124504"},{"product_id":"andy-warhol-in-the-bottom-of-my-garden-1956","title":"ANDY WARHOL \"PUTTI DUO\", 1956","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Andy Warhol at Caviar20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/andy-warhol\"\u003eAndy Warhol\u003c\/a\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThroughout the decade, Warhol received numerous awards and accolades for his illustrations - yet he found it difficult to surpass the designation of “commercial artist”.  As an aspiring artist and as a commercial illustrator there were a number of motifs or elements that made frequent appearances in his work including his mother's famous hand-writing as well as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ehearts, butterflies, stars and angels. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\"In the Bottom of My Garden\" is a delightful paradigm from this era. It showed how Warhol tried to bridge the commercial and fine art realms through self-promotion. Throughout the 1950s Warhol would self-publish hand-made books composed of lithographs. These were given to both past and potential clients or important players in the New York cultural scene. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\"In the Bottom of My Garden\" is one of Warhol's earliest and best-known hand-made books. It is made up of an ethereal wonderland of fairies, cherubs, and abundant florals. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/philamuseum.org\/collection\/object\/267627\" title=\"In the Bottom of My Garden Lithograph at the Philadelphia Museum of Art\"\u003eThe book was composed of 16 unbound lithographs with a small number of hand-colored prints.\u003c\/a\u003e These stylized chubby angels are both elegant as they get into scenes of fey mischief. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImages such as these provide both a glimpse into Warhol's vast imagination and a striking look at his commercial background. It is also a reminder of how queer-coded his universe was in the 1950s. His dedication to figuration (during the era of abstract expressionism) was just as radical as his continuous use of gay references and double-entendres. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuestions about this artwork? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or call +1.416.704.1720  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Untitled\" (aka \"Putti Duo\") from \"In the Bottom of My Garden” \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSA, 1956\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffset lithograph on paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eStamped on verso by the Estate of Andy Warhol and the Andy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWarhol Art Authentication Board, Inc. and numbered PM 12.0767\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8.5\"H 11\"W (work)\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e13.5\"H 15.5\"W (framed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFramed with museum glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andy Warhol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44169253847276,"sku":"11-23","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/files\/Caviar20-Andy-Warhol-Bottom-Garden-Putti.jpg?v=1706651488"},{"product_id":"copy-of-andy-warhol-putti-duo-1956","title":"ANDY WARHOL \"FLOWER ANGEL\", 1956","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAndy 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThroughout the decade, Warhol received numerous awards and accolades for his illustrations - yet he found it difficult to surpass the designation of “commercial artist”.  As an aspiring artist and as a commercial illustrator there were a number of motifs or elements that made frequent appearances in his work including his mother's famous hand-writing as well as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ehearts, butterflies, stars and angels. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"In the Bottom of My Garden\" is one of Warhol's earliest and best-known hand-made books. \u003c\/span\u003e It showed how Warhol tried to bridge the commercial and fine-art realms through self-promotion. Throughout the 1950's Warhol would self-publish hand-made books composed of lithographs. These were given to both past and potential clients or important players in the New York cultural scene. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/philamuseum.org\/collection\/object\/267627\" title=\"In the Bottom of My Garden Lithograph at the Philadelphia Museum of Art\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/philamuseum.org\/collection\/object\/267627\"\u003eThe book was composed of 16 unbound lithographs with a small number of hand-colored prints.\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis page, a hand-colored print from \"In the Bottom of My Garden\" is a delightful paradigm from this era. Here Warhol presents his signature aesthetic realizing a playful combination of putti, angels, and flowers.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWarhol was dedicated to bookmaking during the 1950's, publishing a number of elegant and whimsical (and mildly erotic) narratives that often took on his wry sense of humor. Warhol would create lithographs and then he would hand-color important or key pages that appeared in the finished books.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis delightful example, with a bashful angel wearing a floral hat, serves as both a glimpse into Warhol's vast imagination and a striking look at his commercial background. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePerhaps this early exposure to mass commercialization increased Warhol's draw toward universal cultural archetypes, making this piece a marvelous precursor to Pop Art.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuestions about this artwork? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or call +1.416.704.1720  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Untitled\" (aka \"Flower Angel\") from \"In the Bottom of My Garden” \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eUSA, 1956\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOffset lithograph and watercolor on paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eStamped on verso by the Estate of Andy Warhol and the Andy Warhol Art Authentication Board, Inc. and numbered PM 13.0767\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e8.5\"H 11\"W (work)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e15.5\"H 13.5\"W (framed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFramed with museum glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eVery good condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andy Warhol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44169394585836,"sku":"03-23","price":4950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/files\/Caviar20_Andy-Warhol-Untitled-In-the-Bottom-of-My-Garden_icon_3768fb80-4442-4b1d-9975-bfeabfeed934.jpg?v=1701348120"},{"product_id":"andy-warhol-family-of-flowers-1955","title":"ANDY WARHOL \"FAMILY OF FLOWERS\", c. 1955","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/andy-warhol\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAndy Warhol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e 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. He was renowned for his decidedly modern aesthetic that was gentle, playful and optimistic.\u003c\/span\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis untitled illustration is a paradigm of Warhol's commercial practice, creativity and signature aesthetic of the era. Here the artist experiments with a diverse bed of flowers that vary in shape and size. While the arrangement exudes spontaneity, the composition appears intentional, with the flowers neatly contained within a rectangular perimeter, as if Warhol was first sketching and experimenting before a final composition. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWith the lightest touch, Warhol renders the flowers with a gentle whimsy, an evocative style that is now synonymous with the artist's formative years as a commercial illustrator in New York City.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eQuestions about this piece? Contact us or call +1.416.704.1720.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eVisit our Toronto gallery on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThursdays or by appointment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUntitled (\"Family of Flowers\")\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUSA, circa 1955\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eInk on manila paper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eStamped on verso by the Estate of Andy Warhol and the Andy Warhol Art Authentication Board, Inc. and numbered ARD412.083 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e14.25\"H 7.5\"W (work)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9.75\"H 6\"W (visible)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e14.75\"H 11\"W (framed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFramed with museum glass \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDetailed condition report by request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andy Warhol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44170261987564,"sku":"11-23","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/files\/Caviar20_Andy-Warhol-Untitled-Family-of-Flowers.jpg?v=1701454499"},{"product_id":"andy-warhol-rose-c-1950s","title":"ANDY WARHOL \"DOUBLE ROSE\" DRAWING, 1954","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/andy-warhol\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAndy Warhol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis 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. He was renowned for his decidedly modern aesthetic that was gentle, playful and optimistic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDuring this era, Warhol repeatedly included a number of signature elements that reappeared in different advertisements, packaging or branding including butterflies, elongated shoes, angels and a very legible casually cursive font (that was often done by Warhol's mother). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis striking illustration is an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at Warhol's commercial practice and signature aesthetic of the era. Here, the artist renders roses on either side of the sheet, giving the impression that he was either experimenting or preparing for a project. We can also deduce that this was done in the earlier part of the decade, before Warhol embraced the ball-point pen and was frugally trying to conserve paper. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRealized with thick black ink, Warhol depicts the flowers in a stylized and whimsical way, an evocative style that is now synonymous with the artist's formative years as a commercial illustrator in New York City.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWorks like this exude elegance and vitality reminding us that Warhol was an exceptional and adroit draftsman. During Warhol's pop era the artist's hand receeds as he employs assistants and reproduction techniques. In the drawings from the 1950's we can truly understand and appreciate the artist working and experimenting in his studio. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eQuestions about this piece? Contact us or call +1.416.704.1720.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eVisit our Toronto gallery on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThursdays or by appointment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eUntitled \"Double Rose\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eUSA, circa 1954\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eInk and graphite on paper, double-sided\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eEstate number: AR 412.011\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e11.5\"H 7\"W (work)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e8.25\"H 4.25\" (visible)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e14\"H 10.25\"W (framed)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eNewly framed with museum glass \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eDetailed condition report by request.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eNote: this work is accompanied by a provenance document from Christie's and the Warhol Estate and Foundation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andy Warhol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44170848829676,"sku":"12-23","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/files\/Caviar20_Andy-Warhol-Untitled-Rose_large_aba1dc91-5eef-4cf1-9964-3c33c3659972.jpg?v=1702522222"},{"product_id":"andy-warhol-summer-still-life-c-1950s","title":"ANDY WARHOL \"SUMMER STILL LIFE\", c. 1955","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/andy-warhol\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAndy Warhol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn the mid-1950s after a very successful campaign for shoe retailer Miller \u0026amp; Sons, Warhol became synonymous with shoes. Although he had a parallel art practice, it was difficult to surpass the designation of “commercial artist”.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis untitled illustration is an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at Warhol's commercial practice and signature aesthetic of the era. Here, the artist renders a lighthearted summer scene featuring an abundant fruit platter, lemonade, and a fluttering butterfly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCuriously, the reverse of the page contains a rendering of a man reaching toward an outstretched hand in an embrace. The drawing is evocative of Warhol's personal art practice at the time which was\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e romantic, hopeful, and unabashedly gay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis piece captures a rare moment when Warhol's distinct worlds collide, offering a unique juxtaposition that reignites the conversation surrounding the intersection of art and commerce.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWorks like this exude vitality, offering a glimpse into the artist's thought process and intentions while serving as a \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003erelic from the depths studio. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt's a rather humanizing perspective for a figure whose larger-than-life persona can feel out of reach at the best of times.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eQuestions about this piece? Contact us or call +1.416.704.1720.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eVisit our Toronto gallery on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThursdays or by appointment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUntitled \"Summer Still Life\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUSA, circa 1955\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eInk and tempera on paper, double-sided\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eEstate number: AR 413.021\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e12\"H 10\"W (work)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDetailed condition report by request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andy Warhol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44170938548460,"sku":"11-23","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/files\/Caviar20_Andy-Warhol-Untitled-Summer-Still-Life-w-Butterfly_icon_17ee233f-d8d1-4ac8-a52b-83d7b4fa2a6f.jpg?v=1701365942"},{"product_id":"andy-warhol-fashion-shoes-c-1955","title":"ANDY WARHOL \"WOMAN IN BLUE\" DRAWING, 1955","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/andy-warhol\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAndy Warhol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn the mid-1950s \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWarhol became synonymous with shoes after creating a successful campaign for shoe retailer Miller \u0026amp; 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.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis 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.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUnique 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis elegant drawing is a marvellous precursor to Warhol's Pop Art era when he became transfixed by images and representation of women. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eQuestions about this piece? Contact us or call +1.416.704.1720.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eVisit our Toronto gallery on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThursdays or by appointment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUntitled \"Woman in Blue\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUSA, circa 1955\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBlue ballpoint pen on paper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eEstate number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e TOP217.148\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e14.25\"H 10.5\"W (work)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e23\"H 18\"W\u003c\/span\u003e(framed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFramed with museum glass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWarhol Estate and Foundation stamps verso\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eProvenance: The Andy Warhol Foundation, Christie's Private Sales\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andy Warhol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44171120738540,"sku":"11-24","price":21500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/files\/caviar20gallery_Jul1521747_thumbnail.jpg?v=1723494500"},{"product_id":"andy-warhol-famous-raincoat-c-1955","title":"ANDY WARHOL \"FAMOUS RAINCOAT\", c. 1955","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/andy-warhol\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAndy Warhol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis 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. He was renowned for his decidedly modern aesthetic that was gently glamorous, playful and optimistic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis untitled illustration is evocative of Warhol's excellent draftsmanship as well as simultaneously capturing New York City's modernist fashion aesthetic. As the city became the world's most powerful and influential metropolis, numerous cultural elements (like art and fashion) similarly followed with growth and innovation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWomen's fashion in the 1950s was all about the silhouette. Influenced by Christian Dior's New Look from 1947, American style would gradually adopt, assimilate or mutate the French designer's aesthetic. In this drawing, we can only wonder whether it was from Warhol's imagination, memory or based on an actual model or garment. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWith the lightest touch, Warhol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e renders his subject with minimal detail, expertly capturing the grace and elegance of outwear. Typical of high style of the era the coat has a structured collar, a softened shoulderline and generous sleeves. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Andy Warhol fashion drawing shoes Caviar20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/andy-warhol\/products\/andy-warhol-fashion-shoes-date\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eClick here to see another example of Andy Warhol's vision of modernist fashion. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eQuestions about this piece? Contact us or call +1.416.704.1720.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eVisit our Toronto gallery on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThursdays or by appointment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUntitled (\"Famous Raincoat\")\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUSA, circa 1955\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBlack ballpoint pen on manila paper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eStamped on verso by the Estate of Andy Warhol and the Andy Warhol Art Authentication Board, Inc. and numbered on the reverse, TOP221.018_16\/31\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e17\"H 13.75\"W (work)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance: The Estate of Andy Warhol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed condition report by request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andy Warhol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44173188038892,"sku":"12-23","price":21500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/files\/Caviar20_Andy-Warhol-Untitled-Famous-Raincoat_icon_fb460867-dbbc-4146-bcab-3d01e384ac81.jpg?v=1701452429"},{"product_id":"andy-warhol-star-gazing-drawing-c-1955","title":"ANDY WARHOL \"STAR GAZING\" DRAWING, 1955","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/andy-warhol\" title=\"Toronto art gallery collection featuring work by Andy Warhol, iconic Pop artist\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAndy Warhol\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e(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.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn recent years there has been new scholarship and increasing commercial interest in Andy Warhol's early works, material created prior to Pop Art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike 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. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIt is worth emphasizing that Warhol was almost exclusively dedicated to drawing during this era, only creating a handful of paintings - which were intended to be used for window displays. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaschen, the legendary art book publisher, recently released the book\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Andy Warhol Love Sex Desire 1950-1962\" href=\"https:\/\/www.taschen.com\/pages\/en\/catalogue\/art\/all\/05345\/facts.andy_warhol_love_sex_and_desire_drawings_19501962.htm\"\u003eAndy Warhol: Love, Sex, and Desire 1950-1962\u003c\/a\u003e which celebrates his drawings of the male form from the pre-Pop era. This drawing appears on page 69.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThis portrait is a paradigm of Warhol's mastery of line and visionary framing. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA man's\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e profile \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ecommands the composition as he gazes towards the sky. \u003c\/span\u003eWith the lightest touch, Warhol masterly portrays this young man with his chiseled jawline, lustrous hair, softened\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e gaze, and \u003c\/span\u003etimeless elegance. This drawing serves as an example of Warhol's expertise as a draftsman. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the Warhol market continues to gallop to a stratosphere beyond, there are fewer and fewer examples of unique, original works in circulation.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e or call\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"tel:4167041720\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e+1.416.704.1720\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e. Visit our Toronto gallery on\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Contact information for Caviar20, Toronto fine art gallery\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThursdays or by appointment\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eUntitled \"Star Gazing\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eUSA, circa 1955\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eBlack ballpoint pen on paper\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eStamped on verso by the Estate of Andy Warhol and the Andy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWarhol Art Authentication Board, Inc. and numbered, TOP200.073\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e17\"H 13.75\"W (work)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eDetailed condition report by request. Overall very good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andy Warhol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44173586825452,"sku":"11-24","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/files\/Caviar20_Andy-Warhol-Untitled-Star-Gazing_icon_8f4edd34-1c9d-4ec6-9695-7c397579b10a.jpg?v=1701459841"},{"product_id":"andy-warhol-young-man-with-flower-drawing-c-1955","title":"ANDY WARHOL \"YOUNG MAN WITH SMALL FLOWER\" DRAWING, c. 1955","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" title=\"Toronto art gallery collection featuring work by Andy Warhol, iconic Pop artist\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/andy-warhol\"\u003eAndy Warhol\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(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.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn recent years there has been new scholarship and increasing commercial interest in Andy Warhol's early works, material created prior to Pop Art. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike 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. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIt 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaschen, the legendary art book publisher, recently released the book\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.taschen.com\/pages\/en\/catalogue\/art\/all\/05345\/facts.andy_warhol_love_sex_and_desire_drawings_19501962.htm\" title=\"Andy Warhol Love Sex Desire 1950-1962\"\u003eAndy Warhol: Love, Sex, and Desire 1950-1962\u003c\/a\u003e which celebrates his drawings of the male form from the pre-Pop era. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThis portrait is a paradigm of Warhol's mastery of line and visionary framing. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA man's\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e profile \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ecommands the composition as he gazes forward with his hand raised towards his mouth, holding a delicate flower. \u003c\/span\u003eWith the lightest touch, Warhol masterly portrays this male ideal with the details of his chiseled jawline, softened\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e gaze, and \u003c\/span\u003etimeless elegance. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarhol 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\" serves as an an exceptional example from this unique period of production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the Warhol market continues to gallop to a stratosphere beyond, there are fewer and fewer examples of unique, original works in circulation.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e or call\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"tel:4167041720\"\u003e+1.416.704.1720\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVisit our Toronto gallery on\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Contact information for Caviar20, Toronto fine art gallery\"\u003eThursdays or by appointment\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eUntitled (\"Young Man with Small Flower\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eUSA, circa 1955\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eBlack ballpoint pen on paper\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eStamped on verso by the Estate of Andy Warhol and the Andy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWarhol Art Authentication Board, Inc. and numbered, TOP200.257\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e16.75\"H 14\"W (work)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e23.25\"H 20.5\"W (framed)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andy Warhol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44173691814124,"sku":"01-24","price":29500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/files\/Caviar20_Andy-Warhol-Man-with-small-flower_Thumbnail.jpg?v=1741301761"},{"product_id":"andy-warhol-putti-duo-drawing-c-1954","title":"ANDY WARHOL \"WINGED PUTTI\" DRAWING, 1955","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/andy-warhol\" title=\"Andy Warhol at Caviar20\"\u003eAndy Warhol\u003c\/a\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThroughout the decade, Warhol received numerous awards and accolades for his illustrations - yet he found it difficult to surpass the designation of “commercial artist”.  As both an aspiring artist and as a commercial illustrator there were several motifs or elements that made frequent appearances in his work, including his mother's famous hand-writing as well as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ehearts, butterflies, stars, and angels. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\"Winged Putti\" is a delightful paradigm from this era. A jolly and elegant cherub fills the composition, hovering across the sheet with glee. Whimsical details, such as the cherub's voluminous curls and heart-shaped lips, draw the viewer into Warhol's charming and imaginative world. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIt is possible that this drawing is an early iteration or preparatory drawing for the artist's 1956 hand-made book, \"In the Bottom of My Garden\". \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"In the Bottom of My Garden Lithograph at the Philadelphia Museum of Art\" href=\"https:\/\/philamuseum.org\/collection\/object\/267627\"\u003eThe book was composed of 16 unbound lithographs with a small number of hand-colored prints.\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImages such as these provide both a glimpse into Warhol's vast imagination and a striking look at his commercial background. It is also a reminder of how queer-coded his universe was in the 1950s. His dedication to figuration (during the era of abstract expressionism) was just as radical as his continuous use of gay references and double-entendres. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuestions about this artwork? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or call +1.416.704.1720  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eVisit our Toronto gallery on\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThursdays or by appointment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Untitled\" (aka \"Winged Putti\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSA, circa 1954\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInk on manila paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8.25\"H 11\"W (sheet visible)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e15.25\"H 18.5\"W (framed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFramed with museum glass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eStamped on verso by the Estate of Andy Warhol and the Andy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWarhol Art Authentication Board, Inc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andy Warhol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45599239864556,"sku":"08-24","price":16500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/files\/caviar20gallery_Jul1521768_thumbnail.jpg?v=1723558041"},{"product_id":"andy-warhol-gerald-holding-his-knees-drawing-c-1950","title":"ANDY WARHOL \"GERALD HOLDING HIS KNEES\" DRAWING, c. 1950","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/andy-warhol\" title=\"Toronto art gallery collection featuring work by Andy Warhol, iconic Pop artist\"\u003eAndy Warhol\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn recent years there has been new scholarship and increasing commercial interest in Andy Warhol's early works, material created prior to Pop Art. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ethe 1950s Warhol established his name 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike the consummate artist that he was, Warhol was frequently drawing. The images he created independently from the fashion commission were romantic, hopeful, and unabashedly gay. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThis drawing is a paradigm of Warhol's mastery of line and gentle whimsy. A\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e handsome man \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eholds his knees to his chest as he peers forward with a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e contemplative gaze. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eWith the lightest touch, Warhol masterly portrays this young man in a way that is both masculine and a bit vulnerable. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUnique to this work is the inclusion of a diamond-shaped motif behind the man. This distinct aesthetic flourish is uncommon Warhol's line drawings, which tend to focus on his subjects rather than background details. Was this an element of fabric, a pillow or beach towel that Warhol's subject rests upon? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegardless of how you interpret this element, this is one of the finest Warhol drawings from the 1950's that we have handled to date. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"tel:4167041720\"\u003e+1.416.704.1720\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisit our Toronto gallery on\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Contact information for Caviar20, Toronto fine art gallery\"\u003eThursdays or by appointment\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUntitled (\"Gerald Holding His Knees\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eUSA, circa 1950\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eBlack ballpoint pen on manila paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e17\"H 13.75\" W (sheet) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e23.25\" H 19.25\" W (framed) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFramed with museum glass. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eStamped on verso by the Estate of Andy Warhol and the Andy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWarhol Art Authentication Board, Inc. and numbered 88.509 Sk.S2, bottom right.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eOverall very good condition. Detailed condition report by request. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lot-info\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: The Estate of Andy Warhol\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Andy Warhol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45599572033772,"sku":"08-24","price":29500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/files\/caviar20gallery_Jul1521757_thumbnail.jpg?v=1723562331"},{"product_id":"andy-warhol-butterflies-and-flowers","title":"ANDY WARHOL \"BUTTERFLIES AND FLOWERS\" 1954","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/andy-warhol\" title=\"Andy Warhol drawing flowers butterflies Caviar20\"\u003eAndy Warhol\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(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 and image-making. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn recent years there has been new scholarship and increasing commercial interest in Andy Warhol's early material created prior to the Pop Art that he is known for.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDuring \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ethe 1950's Warhol became established in New York City as a trendy illustrator, contributing to a wide number of fashion publications and retailers. His simple line drawings are modern and gentle. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe images he created during this era, independent from his fashion commissions, were romantic, hopeful, and unabashedly gay. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e In a short period of time he created an aesthetic that was both versatile but distinctively his.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaviar20 specializes in Andy Warhol's drawings from the 1950's. This unusually large work is clearly from the earlier part of the decade as it was realized with a traditional ink fountain pen (which explains the occasional smudging or extra thickness of line). Around 1955 the ball point pen became commercially available, and Warhol embraced this \"new technology\" with enthusiasm. Also mid-decade found Warhol at his busiest for commercial drawings. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarhol was particularly fond of butterflies. They appear in a number of different styles, whether copied from a Natural Geographic type magazine photo or his own highly stylized version. Click \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/andy-warhol\/products\/andy-warhol-summer-still-life-c-1950s\" title=\"Andy Warhol Still Life 1950s drawing with butterfly Caviar20\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/andy-warhol\/products\/andy-warhol-happy-butterfly-days-folders-19\" title=\"Andy Warhol butterflies 1950s Caviar20\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e to see the contrast in how he realized this creature. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis intricate drawing is rendered with a gentle whimsy, the creeping vines moving across the page embellished and enlivened with butterflies of different sizes and small new blooms. This is a paradigm of Warhol's commercial work; full of delicate joy and splendor. \u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call +1.416.704.1720\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisit our Toronto gallery on\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Contact information for Caviar20, Toronto fine art gallery\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003eThursdays or by appointment\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eUntitled \"Butterflies and Flowers\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eUSA, circa 1954\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003e24\"H 18\"W (sheet)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003e28\"H 20\"W (framed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eFountain pen on manila paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eVery good condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eAndy Warhol Foundation number: ARD416.044 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lot-info\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance: The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Andy Warhol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46246687801580,"sku":"03-25","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/files\/Caviar20_Andy-Warhol-Butterflies_Flowers_Thumbnail.jpg?v=1742584559"},{"product_id":"andy-warhol-matthew-xl-drawing-c-1955","title":"ANDY WARHOL \"ALEXANDER WITH FLOWER XL\" DRAWING, 1955","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/andy-warhol\" title=\"Toronto art gallery collection featuring work by Andy Warhol, iconic Pop artist\"\u003eAndy Warhol\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (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 championing his works on paper from the 1950s. We believe this is an important, and for the time being, accessible and under-appreciated part of his legacy.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the 1950's Warhol established his reputation in New York City as an illustrator for numerous fashion publications and businesses. His succinct line drawings were modern and gentle, realized with a brave yet delicate gay sensibility. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe drawings he created \"off the clock\" from his fashion commissions were romantic sketches, daydreams of crushes, hunks, and friends. His 1956 solo exhibition, \"Studies for a Boy Book\", failed commercially because of the queer and erotic subject matter. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThis oversized portrait\u003cspan\u003e is masterfully drafted, representing a figure with ideal features and a simple elegance. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA man's\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e profile \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecommands the composition as he gazes into the distance. A curved vase holding a single stylized flower sits on a table just behind the man's shoulder. The intentionality of each line paired with the sizeable scale of the paper makes this portrait an exceptional example of Warhol's early work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarhol drawings from the 1950s are marked by a gentle whimsy that embodies his vivid imagination. With evocative details such as wavy hair and an exacting chin, \"Matthew XL\" is an exceptional example from this important early period.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn recent years there has been a new wave of scholarship and commercial interest in the early work created prior to Pop Art. Taschen, the legendary art book publisher, released \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Taschen Andy Warhol Love Sex \u0026amp; Desire Drawings\" href=\"https:\/\/www.taschen.com\/pages\/en\/catalogue\/art\/all\/05345\/facts.andy_warhol_love_sex_and_desire_drawings_19501962.htm\"\u003eAndy Warhol: Love, Sex \u0026amp; Desire\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e which celebrates his drawings of the male form - and inspired a new generation of collectors and curators to re-examine this material. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the Warhol market continues to accelerate, there are fewer examples of these unique original drawings in circulation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:info@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, call +1.416.704.1720, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evisit our Toronto gallery\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eUntitled (\"Alexander with Flower XL\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eUSA, circa 1955\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eBlack ballpoint pen on tan paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e23\"H 17\"W \u003c\/span\u003e(sheet)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003e29.25\"H 23.5\"W (framed) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eFramed with museum glass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts inventory number TOP200.369\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: this work is designated as an XL drawing because of the approximate 23\" x 17\" sized sheet. Most Warhol drawings from this era measure 16\" x 14\" or less.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andy Warhol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46561453834476,"sku":"08-25","price":29500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/files\/Caviar20_Andy-Warhol-Matthew-XL_Thumbnail.jpg?v=1750355471"},{"product_id":"andy-warhol-right-hand-drawing-c-1956","title":"ANDY WARHOL \"HER RIGHT HAND\" DRAWING, 1956","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Toronto art gallery collection featuring work by Andy Warhol, iconic Pop artist\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/andy-warhol\"\u003eAndy Warhol\u003c\/a\u003e (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 culture in general. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDuring the 1950's Warhol established his reputation as an illustrator for many fashion businesses, especially advertisements and images for shoes and accessories. This period was characterized by his continued fascination with representing the body – both nude and adorned. The former, were his private drawings that he longed to exhibit in a gallery setting. The latter was the commissioned work that appeared in publications or in signage.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMost of the female imagery he created was for commissions, while his male imagery was the artwork he created \"off the clock\". This elegant drawing of a woman's hand was likely intended for a magazine or advertisement. This outstretched hand is waiting to be held or kissed or adorned with jewellery. Or perhaps it is demonstrating a new creme or nail polish. While it's intention remains a mystery and requires further scholarship, the result is another reminder that Warhol was a master draftsman. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTo learn more about this era and these drawings, Caviar20 recommends Paul Marechal's \u003ca title=\"Andy Warhol the Complete Commissioned Magazine work book Caviar20\" href=\"https:\/\/prestelpublishing.penguinrandomhouse.de\/book\/Andy-Warhol\/Paul-Marechal\/Prestel-com\/e465400.rhd\"\u003e\"Andy Warhol: The Complete Commissioned Magazine Work\"\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAs the Warhol market continues to accelerate, there are fewer examples of unique, original works in circulation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:info@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, call +1.416.704.1720, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evisit our Toronto gallery\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eUntitled (Right Hand)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eUSA, c. 1956\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBlack ballpoint pen on paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eStamped verso by the estate of Andy Warhol and the Andy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWarhol Art Authentication Board, Inc. , with archive no. TOP 210.008\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e17\"H 14”W (work)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e27.25\"H 24.25\"W (framed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eVery good condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eProvenance:\u003cbr\u003eThe Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, New York\u003cbr\u003eDaniel Blau, Munich\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eExhibited: Pinakothek der Moderne, Munich, Warhol, 2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andy Warhol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46561501806828,"sku":"08-25","price":18500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/files\/Caviar20_Andy-Warhol-Hand_Thumbnail.jpg?v=1750358600"},{"product_id":"andy-warhol-portrait-of-igor-youskevitch-drawing-c-1955","title":"ANDY WARHOL \"PORTRAIT OF IGOR YOUSKEVITCH\" DRAWING, C. 1955","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/andy-warhol\" title=\"Toronto art gallery collection featuring work by Andy Warhol, iconic Pop artist\"\u003eAndy Warhol\u003c\/a\u003e (1928-1987) is arguably the most important American artist of the 20th century. He not only defined Pop Art but also had an unparalleled and iconic influence on artistic culture and image-making. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWarhol had a longstanding love of dance. During his time as a commercial artist, he often drew dancers and contributed many drawings to Dance Magazine -- including two covers. By the 1950s, the ballet world was a thriving social scene in New York City. Dance represented glamour and romance for Warhol, and he created drawings, dance diagrams, films, videos, and photographs related to the activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis untitled ink blot drawing depicts ballet dancer Igor Youskevitch. Of Russian-Ukrainian descent, Youskevitch put down roots in New York when he joined the American Ballet Theatre in 1946. He remained active in the New York art and social scene until 1971, when he accepted a teaching role in Texas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLeaning against a wall, the figure stares down with his legs carefully poised. A spotlight casts hard shadows of his form, emphasizing the position of each limb. Rendered in delicate ink blots, the portrait conveys a quiet moment and soft posture, a dancer at rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhile this portrait speaks to Warhol's love of dance in its subject, it also conveys the characteristic delicate, sensual studies that he produced in the 1950s--during his early years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn recent years, there has been new scholarship and commercial interest in these early works created prior to Pop Art. Taschen, the legendary art book publisher, released \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.taschen.com\/pages\/en\/catalogue\/art\/all\/05345\/facts.andy_warhol_love_sex_and_desire_drawings_19501962.htm\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAndy Warhol: Love, Sex and Desire 1950-1962\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, which celebrates his drawings of the male form - and inspired a new generation of collectors and curators to re-examine this material. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAs the Warhol market continues to accelerate, there are fewer examples of unique, original works in circulation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:info@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, call +1.416.704.1720, or \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evisit our Toronto gallery\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eUntitled (Portrait of Igor Youskevitch)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eUSA, c. 1955\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBlotted ink line drawing on paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eStamped verso by the estate of Andy Warhol and the Andy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWarhol Art Authentication Board, Inc., with archive no. TOP 294.033\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e14.25\"H 12.25”W (work)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e24.75\"H 23.5\"W (framed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eVery good condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eProvenance:\u003cbr\u003eThe Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, New York\u003cbr\u003eDaniel Blau, Munich\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andy Warhol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46561523826924,"sku":"06-25","price":18500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/files\/Caviar20_Andy-Warhol-n.t.-_Portrait-of-Igor-Vouskevith_-1953-55_Thumbnail.jpg?v=1750361501"},{"product_id":"andy-warhol-sailor-drawing","title":"ANDY WARHOL \"SAILOR\" DRAWING, 1950","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/andy-warhol\" title=\"Toronto art gallery collection featuring work by Andy Warhol, iconic Pop artist\"\u003eAndy Warhol\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (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 believe this is an important, and for the time being, accessible and under-appreciated part of his legacy.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThis \u003cspan\u003emasterfully executed portrait shows a lanky young man propped against a railing. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWith ideal features and a timeless elegance, the figure commands the composition with his stance and charm. His proper clothing with the distinctive flap collar, along with a carefully-coiffed appearance cast the man as a sailor. Shadows rendered in lines along the edge of his hair convey the stark contrast of a sunny day spent at sea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarhol's linework in this portrait shows his hand wonderfully; with thin sections applied confidently, and ink running in places where he considered his next move. The figure's hands are fantastically intertwined, in tune with Warhol's fascination with hands (see another example \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com%20%E2%80%BA%20products%20%E2%80%BA%20andy-warhol-right-hand-drawing-c-1956\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e). We can confidently date this drawing to circa 1954, as it is around 1955 that Warhol embraces the ball-point pen. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the 1950's Warhol established his reputation in New York City as an illustrator for numerous fashion publications and businesses. The images he created \"off the clock\" from his advertising commissions were romantic sketches, daydreams of crushes, hunks, and friends. His 1956 exhibition, Studies for a Boy Book, failed commercially because of the queer and erotic subject matter. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn recent years there has been a new wave of scholarship and commercial interest in the early work created prior to Pop Art. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the Warhol market continues to accelerate, there are fewer examples of these unique original drawings in circulation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:info@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, call +1.416.704.1720, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evisit our Toronto gallery\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eUntitled (Male Figure \/ Sailor)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eUSA, circa 1950\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eInk and graphite on scrap paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003e23.5\"H 17.75\"W (sheet)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003e27.75\"H 21.25\"W (framed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eFramed with museum glass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eOverall good condition. Full report available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eProvenance: The Andy Warhol Foundation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eStamped on verso by the Estate of Andy Warhol and the Andy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWarhol Art Authentication Board, Inc. and numbered ARD401.006\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andy Warhol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46594690416876,"sku":"07-25","price":24500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/files\/Caviar20_Andy-Warhol-Sailor_Thumbnail.jpg?v=1751044950"},{"product_id":"andy-warhol-the-crown-jewels-drawing-1956","title":"ANDY WARHOL \"THE CROWN JEWELS\" DRAWING, 1956","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/andy-warhol\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAndy Warhol\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ethe 1950's Warhol became established 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 but distinctively his. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike the consummate artist that he was, Warhol was constantly drawing. His commissioned fashion and advertising illustrations paid the bills, but he was most interested in male portraiture and erotica.  Such images were romantic and hopeful and unabashedly gay. Not surprisingly there was little commercial interest in such material - even in cosmopolitan New York City.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaschen, the legendary publisher, released \u003ca title=\"Andy Warhol Love Sex Desire 1950-1962\" href=\"https:\/\/www.taschen.com\/pages\/en\/catalogue\/art\/all\/05345\/facts.andy_warhol_love_sex_and_desire_drawings_19501962.htm\"\u003eAndy Warhol: Love, Sex and Desire 1950-1962\u003c\/a\u003e which celebrates his drawings of the male form - and has encouraged a new generation of collectors and curators to re-examine this material. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThis drawing is a paradigm of Warhol's sensual whimsy and his mastery of line. Warhol places an elaborate arrangement of royal jewels (including a crown, an octagon cut stone and a small tassel...on the royal jewels. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the lightest touch, Warhol masterly portrays the male sex, bejewelled and coronated--Another reminder that Warhol both an exceptional draftsman and a clever gay pioneer in the visual arts. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn recent years there has been new scholarship and increasing commercial interest in Andy Warhol early works, material created prior to Pop Art. \u003c\/span\u003eAs the Warhol market continues to gallop to a stratosphere beyond, there are fewer and fewer examples of unique, original works in circulation.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call +1.416.704.1720\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eUntitled \"The Crown Jewels\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eUSA, c. 1956\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGraphite on tracing paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003e16\"H 13.75\"W (sheet - irregular)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003e22.5\"H 15.75\"W (framed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eFramed with museum glass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eFull sheet image by request\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eStamped on verso by the Estate of Andy Warhol and the Andy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWarhol Art Authentication Board, Inc., with archive no. AR 435.002\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lot-info\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance:\u003cbr\u003eThe Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, New York\u003cbr\u003eDaniel Blau, Munich\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExhibited:\u003cbr\u003eDaniel Blau, Munich, Figur, 2013\u003cbr\u003eMuseum Brandhorst, Munich, Warhol \u0026amp; Haring, 2024\/2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExhibited\/Literature:\u003cbr\u003eMUMOK, Vienna, Warhol, exhib. cat. Cologne 2020, p. 59 with ill.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Andy Warhol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46594690842860,"sku":"07-25","price":21500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/files\/andy-warhol-9414646_high-res_4a80fa07-cdbc-4bc5-86e6-ee8b2efd270d.jpg?v=1752764941"},{"product_id":"andy-warhol-john-butler-sunning-drawing-c-1950","title":"ANDY WARHOL \"JOHN BUTLER SUNNING\" DRAWING, 1954","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/andy-warhol\" title=\"Toronto art gallery collection featuring work by Andy Warhol, iconic Pop artist\"\u003eAndy Warhol\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (1928-1987) is the most influential and valuable American artist of the 20th century. Caviar20 has been long championing his works on paper from the 1950s. We believe this is an important, and for the time being, accessible and under-appreciated part of his legacy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the 1950s, Warhol established his reputation in New York City as an illustrator for numerous fashion publications and businesses. The images he created \"off the clock\" from his advertising commissions were romantic sketches, daydreams of crushes, hunks, and friends. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarhol spent a great deal of time among dancers when he first arrived in New York in the early 1950s. His depictions of these young men allowed him to refine his individualistic style. While Warhol's career as a commercial illustrator quickly gained momentum, he struggled to find success as an artist. His first solo exhibition (at the Loft Gallery) opened on October 10, 1954, and featured drawings of the dancer and choreographer, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ailey.org\/people\/john-butler\" title=\"Choreographer John Butler\"\u003eJohn Butler\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"John Buter Sunning\" is a whimsical profile of the dancer. Warhol captures Butler's relaxed expression as he soaks up the sun. Warhol is able to create an evocative image with the simplest arrangement of lines. The figure's eyelashes and eyebrows are luscious, each hair meticulously presented. His hair is equally as defined, the ink variations creating the hairstyle. Behind Butler stands a busy New York City skyline, with buildings, antennas, hotel signs, and a planter pot. Warhol offers a unique perspective in this sweet drawing, making Butler appear larger than life. The drawing is also notable for the inclusion of text throughout the image, both the title and the hotel signs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarhol's early portraits largely feature young men, often nude and always playful. Sometimes embellished with decorative flourishes, Warhol's depictions celebrate male beauty. Rarely acknowledging their observer, Warhol's models remain subjects of his fascination. If they revel in their beauty, so too does Warhol. With confident lines, he captures not only a vibrant cast of characters but also something of his own enigmatic self.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaschen, the legendary publisher, released \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.taschen.com\/pages\/en\/catalogue\/art\/all\/05345\/facts.andy_warhol_love_sex_and_desire_drawings_19501962.htm\" title=\"Andy Warhol Love Sex Desire 1950-1962\"\u003eAndy Warhol: Love, Sex and Desire 1950-1962\u003c\/a\u003e which celebrates his drawings of the male form, and has encouraged a new generation of collectors and curators to re-examine this material. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn recent years, there has been a new wave of scholarship and commercial interest in the early work created prior to Pop Art. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the Warhol market continues to accelerate, there are fewer examples of these unique original drawings in circulation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:info@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, call +1.416.704.1720, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evisit our Toronto gallery\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003e\"John Butler Sunning\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eUSA, circa 1954\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eInk on paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11.75\"H 17.75\"W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eOverall good condition. Full report available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eStamped on verso by the Estate of Andy Warhol and the Andy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWarhol Art Authentication Board, Inc. and numbered 221.001\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andy Warhol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46796566266092,"sku":"09-25","price":19500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/files\/Caviar20_Andy-Warhol-John-Butler-Sunning-Drawing_01.jpg?v=1757615816"},{"product_id":"andy-warhol-lover-boy-drawing-1955","title":"ANDY WARHOL \"LOVER BOY\" DRAWING, 1955","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca title=\"Toronto art gallery collection featuring work by Andy Warhol, iconic Pop artist\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/andy-warhol\"\u003eAndy Warhol\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn recent years there has been new scholarship and increasing commercial interest in Andy Warhol early works, material created prior to Pop Art. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ethe 1950's Warhol established his name 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike the consummate artist that he was, Warhol was frequently drawing. The images he created independently from fashion commission were romantic and hopeful and unabashedly gay. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThis drawing is a paradigm of Warhol's mastery of line and gentle whimsy. A man's\u003cspan\u003e profile \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecommands the composition, yet embellished with fluttering hearts that surround him. \u003c\/span\u003eWith the lightest touch, Warhol masterly portrays this male ideal with the details of his elegant pose and his pensive disposition. Another reminder that Warhol was an exceptional draftsman. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the Warhol market continues to gallop to a stratosphere beyond, there are fewer and fewer examples of unique, original works in circulation.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e, call +1.416.704.1720, or\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003evisit our Toronto Gallery\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUntitled \"Lover Boy\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eUSA, circa 1955\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eBlue ballpoint pen on manila paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eStamped on verso by the Estate of Andy Warhol and the Andy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWarhol Art Authentication Board, Inc. and numbered 200.302\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003e16\"H 11.5\"W (work, visible)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003e23\"H 18\"W (framed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eFramed with museum glass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lot-info\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: The Estate of Andy Warhol\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Andy Warhol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47488972062956,"sku":"05-22x04-26","price":21500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20_Andy-Warhol-Loverboy_icon_e96e8e10-92a1-485e-b024-3d0878b2c1e6.jpg?v=1652195383"},{"product_id":"andy-warhol-portrait-of-a-man-george-drawing-1956","title":"ANDY WARHOL \"PORTRAIT (GEORGE)\" DRAWING, 1956","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/andy-warhol\"\u003eAndy Warhol\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn recent years there has been new scholarship and increasing commercial interest in Andy Warhol's early works, material created prior to Pop Art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike 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. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIt is worth emphasizing that Warhol was almost exclusively dedicated to drawing during this era, only creating a handful of paintings - which were intended to be used for window displays. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaschen, the legendary art book publisher, recently released the book\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Andy Warhol Love Sex Desire 1950-1962\" href=\"https:\/\/www.taschen.com\/pages\/en\/catalogue\/art\/all\/05345\/facts.andy_warhol_love_sex_and_desire_drawings_19501962.htm\"\u003eAndy Warhol: Love, Sex and Desire 1950-1962\u003c\/a\u003e which celebrates his drawings of the male form from the pre-Pop era. This drawing appears on page 58. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThis portrait is a paradigm of Warhol's mastery of line and visionary framing. A reclining man with his hands behind his head looks forward with a soft gaze.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWith the lightest touch, Warhol masterly portrays this male ideal with the details of his relaxed pose and timeless elegance. Unique to this work is the man's upper lip, condensed with ink, a distinct deviation from Warhol's aesthetic that typically consists of contour lines. This drawing serves as an example of Warhol's expertise as a draftsman. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the Warhol market continues to gallop to a stratosphere beyond, there are fewer and fewer examples of unique, original works in circulation.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, call +1.416.704.1720, or\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003evisit our Toronto Gallery\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eUntitled \"Portrait of a Man (George)\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eUSA, circa 1950s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eBlack ballpoint pen on manila paper\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eStamped on verso by the Estate of Andy Warhol and the Andy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWarhol Art Authentication Board, Inc. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003e16.25\"H \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.75\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"W (work)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003e23.5\"H \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20.75\"W (framed)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eWaviness in the side margins. Overall very good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lot-info\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: The Estate of Andy Warhol\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Andy Warhol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47489106051308,"sku":"04-22x04-26","price":24500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20_Andy-Warhol-Portrait-of-a-Man-George-1955_framed__icon_ae40ee01-7457-496b-9a8d-a0290ebf66b9.jpg?v=1650474758"},{"product_id":"andy-warhol-portrait-of-a-young-man-carlo-drawing-c-1950","title":"ANDY WARHOL \"PORTRAIT (CARLO)\" DRAWING, c. 1950","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca title=\"Toronto art gallery collection featuring work by Andy Warhol, iconic Pop artist\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/andy-warhol\"\u003eAndy Warhol\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn recent years there has been new scholarship and increasing commercial interest in Andy Warhol's early works, material created prior to Pop Art. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ethe 1950's Warhol established his name 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike the consummate artist that he was, Warhol was frequently drawing. The images he created independently from the fashion commission were romantic and hopeful and unabashedly gay. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThis drawing is a paradigm of Warhol's mastery of line and gentle whimsy. A man's\u003cspan\u003e profile \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecommands the composition as he peers upward\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with a soft gaze. With the lightest touch, Warhol masterly portrays this male ideal with the details of his relaxed pose and timeless elegance.\u003c\/span\u003e Another reminder that Warhol was an exceptional draftsman. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the Warhol market continues to gallop to a stratosphere beyond, there are fewer and fewer examples of unique, original works in circulation.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, call +1.416.704.1720, or\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003evisit our Toronto Gallery\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUntitled \"Portrait of a Young Man (Carlo)\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eUSA, Circa 1950\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eBlue ballpoint pen on manila paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eStamped on verso by the Estate of Andy Warhol and the Andy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWarhol Art Authentication Board, Inc. and numbered \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eTOP200.111\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003e16.25\"H 13.75\"W (work)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":15349,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"5\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":10066329}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"7\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":10066329}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"8\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":10066329}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"9\":0,\"10\":1,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"15\":\"Gill Sans\",\"16\":11}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"19.25\\\"W\"}'\u003e23.25\"H 19.25\"W (framed)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lot-info\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: The Estate of Andy Warhol\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Andy Warhol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47489113555180,"sku":"11-22x04-26","price":24500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20_Andy-Warhol-Portrait-of-a-Young-Man-Carlo_icon_c6f8b2d8-0a62-481c-abda-3cba33d2931e.jpg?v=1667848595"},{"product_id":"andy-warhol-portrait-of-a-young-man-jt-drawing-c-1950s","title":"ANDY WARHOL \"PORTRAIT (JT)\" DRAWING, c. 1950s","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/andy-warhol\" title=\"Toronto art gallery collection featuring work by Andy Warhol, iconic Pop artist\"\u003eAndy Warhol\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn recent years there has been new scholarship and increasing commercial interest in Andy Warhol early works, material created prior to Pop Art. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ethe 1950's Warhol established his name 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike the consummate artist that he was, Warhol was frequently drawing. The images he created independently from the fashion commission were romantic and hopeful and unabashedly gay. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThis drawing is a paradigm of Warhol's mastery of line and gentle whimsy.\u003cspan\u003e A man's profile commands the composition as he peers upward with a vigilant gaze. \u003c\/span\u003eWith the lightest touch, Warhol masterly portrays this male ideal with the details of his attentive pose and his observant disposition. Another reminder that Warhol was an exceptional draftsman. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the Warhol market continues to gallop to a stratosphere beyond, there are fewer and fewer examples of unique, original works in circulation.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, call +1.416.704.1720, or\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003evisit our Toronto Gallery\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUntitled \"Portrait of a Young Man (JT)\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eUSA, circa 1950s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eBlue ballpoint pen on manila paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eStamped on verso by the Estate of Andy Warhol and the Andy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWarhol Art Authentication Board, Inc. and numbered 200.302\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003e16.25\"H 13.75\"W (work)\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003e23.25\"H 20.5\"W (framed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eFramed with museum glass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lot-info\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: The Estate of Andy Warhol\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Andy Warhol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47489121157356,"sku":"11-22x04-26","price":34500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20_Andy-Warhol-Portrait_icon_7c7f56e6-310a-435f-8059-bb40244a3190.jpg?v=1667850027"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/andy-warhol-1950s-drawings.oembed?page=2","provider":"Caviar20","version":"1.0","type":"link"}