{"title":"Andy Warhol","description":"\u003cp\u003eAndy Warhol (1928–1987) was one of the main pillars of what we now call Pop Art. His artworks and studio has had a profound effect on the development of society's art and culture. The most collected and valuable American artist of the 20th century, he has worked in an array of mediums, including Polaroids, silkscreens, drawings, paintings, film and product design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:info@caviar20.com?subject=First%20look%3A%20Andy%20Warhol\u0026amp;body=Hi%20Caviar20%20team%2C%0A%0APlease%20sign%20me%20up%20for%20updates%20regarding%20new%20Andy%20Warhol%20acquisitions.\"\u003eClick here to subscribe to a \u003cstrong\u003efirst look\u003c\/strong\u003e at new Andy Warhol acquisitions.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"andy-warhol-neuschwanstein-offset-lithograph-1987","title":"ANDY WARHOL \"NEUSCHWANSTEIN\", 1987","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Neuschwanstein\" was one of the last works that \u003ca title=\"Andy Warhol prints drawings photographs Caviar20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/andy-warhol\"\u003eAndy Warhol \u003c\/a\u003ecompleted before his untimely death in 1987. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was during this last decade that Warhol had a resurgence in both reputation and creativity (after doing an excessive number of celebrity portraits in the 1970s).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeries such as \"Camouflage\" and his collaboration with \u003cspan\u003eJean-Michel Basquiat (who would die in 1988) are paradigms from Warhol's late period. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"\u003c\/i\u003eNeuschwanstein\" is also one of the only landscapes in Warhol's oeuvre. An amazing starter Warhol. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call \u003ca href=\"tel:+1.416.704.1720\"\u003e+1.416.704.1720\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Neuschwanstein\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSA\/Germany, 1987\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffset lithograph and silkscreen on rag paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned in the plate, bottom left\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom an edition of 1200\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e36\"H 24.5\"W (work) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e39\"H 27.5\"W (framed)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFramed with museum glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiterature: \u003cspan\u003eFeldman, Frayda and Jörg Schellmann. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eAndy Warhol Prints: A Catalogue Raisonné 1962-1987\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. New York: Distributed Art Publishers, Inc. in association with Ronald Feldman Fine Arts, Inc., Edition Schellmann, and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. Listed and illustrated as catalogue raisonné no. II.372.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eReference: FS II.372\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andy Warhol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":221849204,"sku":"05-14Scdx2-05-21-11-24","price":5500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20_Andy-Warhol-Neuschwanstein-1987_icon_49a9ca1a-3cd2-434c-9bd9-7fadca218b4e.jpg?v=1626374950"},{"product_id":"andy-warhol-hand-colored-flowers-screenprint-1974","title":"ANDY WARHOL \"HAND COLORED FLOWERS\" SCREENPRINT, 1974","description":"\u003cp\u003eFlowers, despite their association with feminine decoration, are a surprisingly important reoccurring motif in Andy Warhol's oeuvre.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom 1964 through 1970 Warhol realized his iconic four-flower motif, based on a group of Hibiscus, in a never-ending combination of colors, sizes and resolutions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe curiously returned to the subject in 1974 with a subtle, almost abstract yet understated series entitled \"Hand Colored Flowers\". While the first series of flowers is unmistakably Pop, it successor references the illustrative but stylization of David Hockney and even Alex Katz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe source images were retro wallpaper patterns and his own illustrations. The entire series consists of ten screenprints each realized in an edition of 250. Each work has hand painted elements using watercolor ink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this, almost abstract example, a stylized leaf on the left is lightly embellished with a bleached chartreuse wash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the Warhol market continues to gallop to a stratosphere beyond, there are fewer and fewer examples of fine entry-level pieces.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional images available on request. \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\u003eSigned and numbered on the back (edition of 250) with initials on the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScreenprint with \u003cspan\u003echartreuse wash\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSA, circa 1974\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e41\"H 27\"W (artwork)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e44.5\"H 31\"W (framed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andy Warhol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":527291069,"sku":"02-14","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20-Warhol-HandColoredFlowers-Icon_a0bf0d35-bed5-421a-aa9a-ea64aa81db3f.jpg?v=1571438536"},{"product_id":"andy-warhol-the-american-indian-series-ace-gallery-1977","title":"ANDY WARHOL \"INDIAN\" GIANT POSTER, 1977","description":"\u003cp\u003eSome critics claim that for most of the 1970's and into the 80's Warhol had lost his edge -becoming consumed will producing a never-ending supply of commissioned portraits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile we won't dispute that portrait production became excessive, Warhol still created some clever and memorable series of work during the last 15 years of his life (notably \"Camouflage\" \"Shadows\" \"Ladies \u0026amp; Gentlemen\" and \"Flowers - Hand Colored\" to mention a few) . \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a giant exhibition poster from the 1977 exhibition \"American Indian\" - which focused on portraits of Russell Means.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike commissioned portraits of the era, Warhol used publicity shots (similar to earlier works of Liz, Marilyn and Elvis) to depict this Native American actor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike similar work from the 1960's Warhol did more hand embellishments to these silkscreens on canvas. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.skarstedt.com\/exhibitions\/2012-10-10_andy-warhol\/#\/images\/1\/\" title=\"Skarstedt Gallery Andy Warhol American Indian\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 2012 Skarstedt Gallery initiated their new London Gallery with an remounting of the American Indian series. Take a look here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis poster is a fantastic and impressive Warhol creation that has maximum impact at an affordable price. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional images available on request. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or call \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e+1.416.704.1720\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffset Lithograph poster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSA, 1977\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e48\"H 34\"W framed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andy Warhol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":847259217,"sku":"07-14S07-15","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20-AndyWarhol-AceGallery-icon2_400x_51665812-1e30-42c2-a187-0b00c54be510.jpg?v=1593206197"},{"product_id":"copy-of-andy-warhol-indian-giant-poster-1977","title":"ANDY WARHOL \"KAREN KAIN\" SCREENPRINT, 1980","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an exquisite piece epitomizing two luminous careers -both Warhol's and Karen Kain's.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom 1963 onwards, the majority of Warhol’s work utilized the screen printing medium with a frequent focus on portraits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Chairman Mao to Marilyn Monroe, Warhol also added Karen Kain to the slew of celebrities that he immortalized in technicolor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarhol was captivated by Kain in the same way her audiences around the globe were for the longevity of her 20+ year career as a principle ballet dancer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, she holds the prestigious role of Artistic Director of the National Ballet of Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece splendidly illustrates the grandeur and delicacy of the ballet through the image being outlined with diamond dust - an expensive and labor-intensive element that Warhol added to only a handful of works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis portrait is also notable for the pose\/depiction of Kain’s delicate hands graciously crossed under her face, an inclusion that is rare in Warhol’s portraits - as most female subjects are depicted from the shoulders-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Warhol's images of Muhammed Ali come to mind - he similarly included the athlete's hands as an essential part of the portrait)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother interesting element of this work is that it is signed not only by Warhol, but by Kain as well. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike both of their illustrious and fantastical careers, his piece sparkles and shines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional images available on request.\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\u003eOriginal Color Screenprint with Diamond Dust on Lenox Museum Board, 195\/200\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned and numbered on front by both Warhol and Kain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e32”W 40H” (work)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e33”W  41.5H” (framed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingle owner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andy Warhol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1012257348,"sku":"11-14","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20-AndyWarhol-KarenKain-Icon.jpg?v=1571438545"},{"product_id":"andy-warhol-ladies-gentlemen","title":"ANDY WARHOL \"LADIES \u0026 GENTLEMEN\" SILKSCREEN, 1975","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the mid-1970's Andy Warhol was arguably in a creative lull. He had produced countless portrait paintings of celebrities, politicians and society characters. Many of these works came about from commissions (rather than inspiration).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubverting his typical clientele, Warhol sent his sidekick\/studio manager Bob Colacello \u003cspan\u003eto the roughest, seediest part of NYC to recruit some fresh subjects. Colacello procured Drag Queens from a bar called \"The Gilded Grape\" at the corner of 8th Avenue and 45th Street. The queens were paid $50 each to have Warhol take polaroid portraits of them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsing a similar technique as his celebrity portraits, Warhol used the polaroids to first made silkscreen paintings and later that year a series of prints with his favorite images. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example from the series (F. \u0026amp; S. II. 135) is one of the most iconic and delightful images of the series. At auction it has achieved upwards of $25,000 USD. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUntil recently \"Ladies \u0026amp; Gentlemen\" has been undervalued in the Warhol market. Perhaps because of an ongoing fascination with New York in the late 1970's and a new mainstream interest\/respect in Drag, \"Ladies \u0026amp; Gentlemen\" has become highly desirable in the marketplace. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a particularly lovely work, with its confetti motif, it perfectly captures the glamour and pride of not only its subject but the disco era in general. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional images available on request.\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\u003eColor Screenprint \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished by Luciano Anselmino, Milan. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned, dated 75 and numbered A.P. 3\/25 verso by artist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e44\"H 29\"W (work)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e49\"H 40\"W (framed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andy Warhol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":10099634116,"sku":"11-15-S07-16","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/CAVIAR20-WARHOL-20.jpg?v=1586353200"},{"product_id":"andy-warhol-committee-2000","title":"ANDY WARHOL \"COMMITTEE 2000\" POLAROID, 1982","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Committee 2000\" is a perfect emblem from Andy Warhol's ultra-glamorous period during the last days of disco. Created in 1982, during Studio54's heyday, it is likely that the confetti-strewn champagne glasses were photographed in the legendary night club, Warhol's favorite New York City haunt. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered as a \"modern day still life\" this unique Polaroid photograph is a fantastic creation that reveals Warhol's practice and process during the 1980's. These unique photographs represent a more personal statement compared to his other iconic \"factory-made\" imagery pulled from existing sources. His hand and choices are revealed raw behind the camera as he aestheticizes the subjects (both human and object) that intrigued him. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite the indulgences the subject represents, this work was created with philanthropic motivations. This image lead to an iconic silkscreen of champagne glasses and confetti entitled \"Committee 2000\". It was created for the Committee 2000 in Munich, Germany where funds were generated for arts-related initiatives that would be realized leading up to the new millennium. \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\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSA, 1982\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Committee 2000 Champagne Glasses\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSA, 1982\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnique polaroid print \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmbossed signature\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4\"H 3.5\"W (work)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFramed with museum glass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLiterature: Feldman \u0026amp; Schellmann II.289\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance:  Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts \/ the Estate of Andy Warhol\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andy Warhol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29075496593,"sku":"11-19","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar-20_Warhol-Polaroid_Committee2000_1982_Glass_icon_1.jpg?v=1578494338"},{"product_id":"andy-warhol-jackie-from-the-flash-portfolio-1968","title":"ANDY WARHOL \"JACKIE (FLASH PORTFOLIO)\", 1968","description":"\u003cp\u003eAndy Warhol is arguably the most important American artist of the 20th century. He not only helped defined Pop Art, but had a lasting affect on artists, image making and the power of celebrity in both fine art and popular culture in general. And after close to 20 years of abstract art leading the avant-garde, Warhol resuscitated portraiture...albeit in a highly subversive manner. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn F. Kennedy was assassinated in 1963. Shortly thereafter Warhol created his first images of his grieving widow. He would remain fascinated by both her image, fame and tragedy. Throughout the decade Warhol would create some of his most powerful works, images that depicted the leading icons of the day, such as movie stars, but also representations of crime, injustice and death all culled from the media. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1968, Warhol created the Flash Portfolio\u003cstrong\u003e,\u003c\/strong\u003e a group of 11 screenprints based on appropriated news images related to JFK's assassination. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1960's are arguably the period where Warhol arrives at his creative zenith. Today collectors pursue works from this time with fervour. Individual works from the Flash Portfolio rarely come on the market. 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Warhol helped revive portraiture.....albeit in a highly subversive manner. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1960's are arguably the period where Warhol arrives at his creative zenith. Today collectors pursue works from this time with fervour. 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It's no surprise that as the unofficial flower of Christmas, the ultimate American consumer holiday, the poinsettia captivated Andy Warhol.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unique polaroid print, like Warhol's other Polaroid's, represents a more personal side to the artist, showing his raw vision behind the camera as he aestheticizes his environment and the subjects that intrigue him.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the Warhol market continues to ascend, there are fewer and fewer examples of fine entry-level pieces.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional images available on request. \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\"Poinsettias\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmbossed signature\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSA, 1982\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnique polaroid print\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4\"H 3.5\"W (artwork)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFramed with museum glass \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts \/ the Estate of Andy Warhol\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andy Warhol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31095100964923,"sku":"11-19","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar-20_Warhol-Polaroid_Poinsettias_1982_1.jpg?v=1578494879"},{"product_id":"andy-warhol-candy-darling-polaroid-19","title":"ANDY WARHOL \"CANDY DARLING\" POLAROID, 1971","description":"\u003cp\u003eAndy Warhol began using the big-shot Polaroid camera in 1971, and continued using it religiously until his death in 1987. Despite the camera being discontinued in 1973,  he continued to use it to capture the actors, artists, clubbers, politicians, socialites, and Factory-members of his world. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrequently, the polaroids were used as preparatory works for his iconic silkscreen portraits. They also reveal his immediate personal vision and function as a chronicle of his surroundings and muses, including the iconic Candy Darling. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCandy Darling was a pioneering drag-performer, transgender actress and Warhol superstar. She played a starring role in Warhol's inner circle at \"The Factory\" in the late 60's and 70's. After meeting at an underground show in 1967, Candy and Andy developed a close friendship and he soon cast her to in two of his movies, \u003cem\u003eFlesh\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eWomen in Revolt\u003c\/em\u003e. Darling quickly became a muse to Warhol, embodying the beauty, youth, style, and lust-for-fame and fun he was drawn to.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike many of Warhol muses, Candy Darling lived a tragically short life - dying of lymphoma at age 29. Warhol's works serve as an epitaph to Darling's beauty and glamorous persona, which also inspired The Velvet Underground song \"Candy Says\". Darling's unapologetic ambitions and reception helped open the door for other drag and LGBT performers to pursue mainstream fame and recognition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unique polaroid print, captures Darling's old-Hollywood beauty with an aura of film-noir glamour and mystery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the Warhol market continues to ascend, there are fewer and fewer examples of fine entry-level pieces. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional images available on request. \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\u003eUntitled \"Candy Darling\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSA, circa 1971\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnique polaroid print\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4.25\"H 3.75\"W (artwork)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11.5\"H 10.5\"W 1\"D (framed)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFramed with museum glass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance:  Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts \/ the Estate of Andy Warhol, Christie's Private Sales (New York City) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote: This work is accompanied by a certificate of provenance from Christie's and the Estate of Andy Warhol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andy Warhol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31096101994555,"sku":"11-19","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar-20_Warhol-Polaroid_Candy_Darling_1971_5.jpg?v=1578493642"},{"product_id":"andy-warhol-torso-x-1977","title":"ANDY WARHOL \"TORSO X\" POLAROID, 1977","description":"\u003cp\u003eAndy Warhol began using the big-shot Polaroid camera in 1971, and continued using it religiously until his death in 1987. Despite the camera being discontinued in 1973, he continued to use it to capture the actors, artists, dancers, politicians, socialites, and Factory-members of his world. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrequently, Warhol's polaroids were used as preparatory works for his iconic silkscreen portraits or other artworks. They also revealed his immediate personal vision functioning as a chronicle of his surroundings and social life. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1977, Warhol began work on two new sexually-charged bodies of work, \u003cem\u003eTorsos\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eSex Parts. \u003c\/em\u003eThese two series are regarded as Warhol's most daring, arguably the earliest overtly gay work in his oeuvre. Ultimately, the works in these series served to help Warhol assert his own homosexuality. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSex Parts \u003c\/em\u003eis a series of photos featuring explicit male and female body parts, blurring the line between art and pornography. The inspiration for these works came from Polaroids that Warhol had shot through a series of photoshoots featuring models from gay clubs and bathhouses his assistant Victor Hugo had scouted. After asking the men to relax, pose, or engage in sexual activities, Warhol shot them on both 35mm and Big-Shot Polaroid. The final images are explicit, beautiful, and playful. They are an interesting counterpart to what Robert Mapplethorpe was creating at the same point in the late 1970's. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tamer images from the photoshoot became the foundation for \u003cem\u003eTorsos\u003c\/em\u003e, which\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003efeatured screenprints of models posed in styles reminiscent of the \"high art\" classical nudes. These images challenge the value we assign to cultural artifacts, and in true Warhol fashion question what is accepted as art in society. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional images available on request. \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\u003eUntitled \"Nude\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSA, circa 1977\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnique polaroid print\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstate's embossed signature \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e4.5\"H 3.5'W (sheet)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e12\"H 11\"W (framed)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFramed with museum glass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance:  Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts \/ the Estate of Andy Warhol, Christie's Private Sales (New York City) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote: This work is accompanied by a certificate of provenance from Christie's and 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":31753635364923,"sku":"02-20","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20_Andy-Warhol-Polaroid-Torso-X_icon_8be2b98c-993f-4481-9b83-7a548b9333df.jpg?v=1590515042"},{"product_id":"andy-warhol-rear-polaroid-1977","title":"ANDY WARHOL \"REAR\" POLAROID, 1977","description":"\u003cp\u003eAndy Warhol began using the big-shot Polaroid camera in 1971, and continued using it religiously until his death in 1987. Despite the camera being discontinued in 1973, he continued to use it to capture the actors, artists, dancers, politicians, socialites, and Factory-members of his world. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrequently, Warhol's polaroids were used as preparatory works for his iconic silkscreen portraits or other artworks. They also revealed his immediate personal vision functioning as a chronicle of his surroundings and social life. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1977, Warhol began work on two new sexually-charged bodies of work, \u003cem\u003eTorsos\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eSex Parts. \u003c\/em\u003eThese two series are regarded as Warhol's most daring, arguably the earliest overtly gay work in his oeuvre. 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They are an interesting counterpart to what Robert Mapplethorpe was creating at the same point in the late 1970s.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tamer images from the photoshoot became the foundation for \u003cem\u003eTorsos\u003c\/em\u003e, which\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003efeatured screenprints of models posed in styles reminiscent of the \"high art\" classical nudes. These images challenge the value we assign to cultural artifacts, and in true Warhol fashion question what is accepted as art in society. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional images available on request. \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\u003eUntitled \"Rear\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSA, circa 1977\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnique polaroid print\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstate's embossed signature \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e4.5\"H 3.5'W (sheet)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e12\"H 11\"W (framed)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFramed with museum glass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance:  Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts \/ the Estate of Andy Warhol, Christie's Private Sales (New York City) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote: This work is accompanied by a certificate of provenance from Christie's and the Estate of Andy Warhol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional images coming soon \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andy Warhol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32021823782971,"sku":"02-20","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20_Andy-Warhol-Polaroid-Rear_icon_d45afb6d-743c-40d3-84af-d7c4f3031068.jpg?v=1590514868"},{"product_id":"andy-warhol-torso-polaroid-1977","title":"ANDY WARHOL \"TORSO\" POLAROID, 1977","description":"\u003cp\u003eAndy Warhol began using the big-shot Polaroid camera in 1971, and continued using it religiously until his death in 1987. 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They are an interesting counterpart to what Robert Mapplethorpe was creating at the same point in the late 1970's. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tamer images from the photoshoot became the foundation for \u003cem\u003eTorsos\u003c\/em\u003e, which\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003efeatured screenprints of models posed in styles reminiscent of the \"high art\" classical nudes. These images challenge the value we assign to cultural artifacts, and in true Warhol fashion question what is accepted as art in society. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional images available on request. \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\u003eUntitled \"Butt\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSA, circa 1977\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnique polaroid print\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstate's embossed signature \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e4.5\"H 3.5'W (sheet)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e12\"H 11\"W (framed)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFramed with museum glass\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance:  Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts \/ the Estate of Andy Warhol, Christie's Private Sales (New York City) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote: This work is accompanied by a certificate of provenance from Christie's and the Estate of Andy Warhol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andy Warhol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37462369140889,"sku":"02-20","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20_Andy-Warhol-Polaroid-Butt_large_ab3612cc-619c-4cae-b453-6dba7117d0ab.jpg?v=1607635477"},{"product_id":"andy-warhol-young-moustache-polaroid-1977","title":"ANDY WARHOL \"YOUNG MOUSTACHE\" POLAROID, 1977","description":"\u003cp\u003eAndy Warhol began using the big-shot Polaroid camera in 1971, and continued using it religiously until his death in 1987. Despite the camera being discontinued in 1973, he continued to use it to capture the actors, artists, dancers, politicians, socialites, and Factory-members of his world. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrequently, Warhol's polaroids were used as preparatory works for his iconic silkscreen portraits or other artworks. They also revealed his immediate personal vision functioning as a chronicle of his surroundings and social life. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1977, Warhol began work on two new sexually-charged bodies of work, \u003cem\u003eTorsos\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eSex Parts. \u003c\/em\u003eThese two series are regarded as Warhol's most daring, arguably the earliest overtly gay work in his oeuvre. Ultimately, the works in these series served to help Warhol assert his own homosexuality. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSex Parts \u003c\/em\u003eis a series of photos featuring explicit male and female body parts, blurring the line between art and pornography. The inspiration for these works came from Polaroids that Warhol had shot through a series of photoshoots featuring models from gay clubs and bathhouses his assistant Victor Hugo had scouted. After asking the men to relax, pose, or engage in sexual activities, Warhol shot them on both 35mm and Big-Shot Polaroid. The final images are explicit, beautiful, and playful. They are an interesting counterpart to what Robert Mapplethorpe was creating at the same point in the late 1970's. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tamer images from the photoshoot became the foundation for \u003cem\u003eTorsos\u003c\/em\u003e, which\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003efeatured screenprints of models posed in styles reminiscent of the \"high art\" classical nudes. These images challenge the value we assign to cultural artifacts, and in true Warhol fashion question what is accepted as art in society. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional images available on request. \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\u003eUntitled \"Young Moustache\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSA, circa 1977\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnique polaroid print\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstate's embossed signature \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e4.5\"H 3.5'W (sheet)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e12\"H 11\"W (framed)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFramed with museum glass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance:  Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts \/ the Estate of Andy Warhol, Christie's Private Sales (New York City) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote: This work is accompanied by a certificate of provenance from Christie's and the Estate of Andy Warhol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional images coming soon \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andy Warhol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32021977432123,"sku":"02-20","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20_Andy-Warhol-Polaroid-Young-Moustache_icon_179929f1-a1db-45e5-8515-74792e8fa6ef.jpg?v=1590515376"},{"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-cow-giant-poster-1971","title":"ANDY WARHOL \"COW\" SCREENPRINT, 1971","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHumor, appropriation, campy mischief, banality...these are some of the key and best ingredients that make a Warhol work memorable.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the legendary Pop artist, whose career is arguably best known for portraits of glamorous icons (and subversive soup cans), cows may seem an unlikely subject - but it's this particular divergence from his usual subjects that was the impetus behind the Cow series' inception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1966, Warhol placed himself at the forefront of art's future by boldly declaring painting to be \"dead\". Warhol sought new means of production (and mass production) for his art, leading him to establish his own printing house: Factory Additions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat same year, legendary Pop art dealer Ivan Karp, of the Leo Castelli Gallery, told Warhol \"Why don’t you paint some cows, they’re so wonderfully pastoral and such a durable image in the history of the arts.\"  Then one of Warhol's printers, Gerard Malaga, who was also a photographer, gave him the cow image for the print. Warhol accepted the challenge, filtered through his own unique vision (of course), and the Cows were born. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the first print series Warhol developed was Cows. A vibrant, neon-hued subject last embraced in the 19th century. \u003c\/span\u003eEach Cow screenprint was printed on wallpaper, adding a kitschy-decorative flair and transcending traditional printmaking practices. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarhol debuted his first Cow print at his exhibition in 1966 at the Leo Castelli Gallery. For the show, an entire room was covered in large-scale, floor-to-ceiling\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewallpaper featuring\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehis neon pink and yellow cow. These cows were the first to be infused with Warhol's signature elements of portrait, mass commercial production, subversion of art tradition, and repetitive imagery in vibrant hues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive years later in 1971, Warhol expanded the Cows portfolio with three more vibrant color combinations. This particular Cow, with a reddish brown head against a blue background, was created for Warhol's exhibition at the Whitney Museum of Art in New York from May 1st-June 13th, 1971. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarhol's Cows also challenge the nature of art collecting and the popularity of banal pastoral art in homes, with art sometimes being treated like wallpaper. Warhol's wallpaper art unapologetically demands to be noticed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor call +\u003cspan\u003e1.416.704.1720\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Cow\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSA, 1971\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScreenprint on wallpaper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom an unnumbered edition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e45.5\"H 29.75\"W (framed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: mounted,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eframed with plexiglass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrinter: Bill Miller's Wallpaper Studio Inc., New York\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublisher: Factory Additions, New York \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiterature: Feldman \/ Schellmann \"Andy Warhol Prints: A Catlogue Raisonné 1962-1987\" Italy: 2003. 62-63.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andy Warhol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35548548628633,"sku":"08-20","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20_Warhol_Cowprint_1971_icon_7c505292-3aae-4a5c-a446-2b81fe5809e0.jpg?v=1597261355"},{"product_id":"andy-warhol-ladies-gentlemen-polaroid","title":"ANDY WARHOL \"LADIES \u0026 GENTLEMEN\" POLAROID, 1974","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the mid-1970's Andy Warhol was arguably in a creative lull. He had produced countless portrait paintings of celebrities, politicians and society characters. Many of these works were lucrative commissions (rather than new inspiration).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubverting his typical clientele, Warhol sent his sidekick\/studio manager Bob Colacello \u003cspan\u003eto the roughest, seediest part of NYC to recruit some fresh subjects. Colacello procured Drag Queens from a bar called \"The Gilded Grape\" at the corner of 8th Avenue and 45th Street. The queens were paid $50 each to have Warhol take polaroid portraits of them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn total Warhol shot 14 Queens producing around 500 photographs. He worked with a number of the subjects to select the sitter's best image. \u003c\/span\u003eUsing a similar technique as his celebrity portraits, Warhol used the polaroids to first made silkscreen paintings and later that year a series of prints with his favorite images. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUntil 2014 these glamorous subjects were anonymous. Research sponsored by the artist's estate was able to identify and create biographies for 13 out of 14 of the sitters. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2020 the Tate (London) presented a major retrospective on Andy Warhol. His \"Ladies and Gentlemen\" paintings were place prominently in the exhibition and the Tate promoted the research and results of the Drag Queen's featured. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tate.org.uk\/art\/artists\/andy-warhol-2121\/ladies-and-gentlemen\" title=\"Tate Warhol Ladies and Gentlemen\"\u003eClick here to learn more about this series on the Tate's website. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUntil recently \"Ladies \u0026amp; Gentlemen\" had been undervalued in the Warhol market. Perhaps because of an ongoing fascination with New York in the late 1970's and a new mainstream interest\/respect in Drag, \"Ladies \u0026amp; Gentlemen\" has become highly desirable in the marketplace. Furthermore they demonstrate the importance of Black\/Latinx queer culture of the era, and its influence on Andy Warhol. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional images available on request. \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\u003eUntitled (for \"Ladies \u0026amp; Gentlemen\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSA, 1974\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnique polaroid print\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstate's embossed signature \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e4.5\"H 3.5'W (work)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e13\"H 11.5\"W (framed)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFramed with museum glass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance:  Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts \/ the Estate of Andy Warhol, Christie's Private Sales (New York City) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote: This work is accompanied by a certificate of provenance from Christie's and the Estate of Andy Warhol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andy Warhol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36601815203993,"sku":"09-20","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20-Andy-Warhol-Polaroid-Ladies-Gentlemen_icon_b9641fb1-f50d-45cb-97b0-ff5307ffbef2.jpg?v=1602611623"},{"product_id":"andy-warhol-dolly-parton-polaroid-1985","title":"ANDY WARHOL \"DOLLY PARTON\" POLAROID, 1985","description":"\u003cp\u003eBy 1985 Dolly Parton was one of the most famous stars in America. Over the previous ten years Parton had successfully transitioned from Country signer to super celebrity; her albums sold over a million copies and won Grammys. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBetween 1981 and 1985, she had twelveTop-10 hits. H\u003c\/span\u003eer films (and their theme-songs) such as 9-to-5 and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, were massive commercial hits.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is no secret that Andy Warhol (1928-1987) was fascinated by fame, especially when possessed by beautiful and intriguing women. Under what circumstances Dolly Parton entered Warhol's world is a story arguably too large for this platform, but in 1985 the two connected. Warhol, in his typical portrait-making approach, took a number of Polaroids of Dolly...and these images would become a small number of 42\" by 42\" silkscreen paintings realized the same year. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is worth mentioning that by the mid-eighties Warhol had completed a lot of celebrity portraits. His Dolly paintings are unquestionably an accomplishment within the genre. Instead of using discordant colors, Warhol chose a palette that was aligned with Dolly's aesthetic; pastel, gentle and a bit of ostentatious glamour. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(The last photo that shows the Dolly portraits in situ is from the exhibition \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAndy Warhol\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAi Weiwei \u003c\/i\u003eat the National Gallery of Australia, Melbourne that took place in the winter of 2015 through the spring 2016)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Polaroid, which comes directly from the Estate of Andy Warhol, is one of the photographs from that magical session. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional images available on request. \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\u003eUSA, 1985\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnique polaroid print\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstate's embossed signature \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e4.5\"H 3.5'W (work)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e13\"H 11.5\"W (framed)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFramed with museum glass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance:  Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts \/ the Estate of Andy Warhol, Christie's Private Sales (New York City) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote: This work is accompanied by a certificate of provenance from Christie's and the Estate of Andy Warhol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andy Warhol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36719118155929,"sku":"10-20","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20-Andy-Warhol-Polaroid-Dolly-Parton_large_de64e8b1-9fea-43b3-ab6d-41a51d2dd2e8.jpg?v=1603306730"},{"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-outdoor-bench-1976-86","title":"ANDY WARHOL \"OUTDOOR BENCH\" GELATIN SILVER PRINT, 1976-86","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 helped define Pop Art but had a lasting effect on artists, image-making, and the power of celebrity in both fine art and popular culture in general.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the legendary Pop artist whose career is arguably best known for portraits of glamorous icons, the black and white gelatin silver prints from his later years come as a stark contrast to the opulent social scenes depicted throughout his earlier work. Often portraying solitude and mundanity, these photographs epitomize the simplicity of everyday happenings. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing four identical photographs stitched together to form a grid, this work is an elegant example of Warhol's use of repetition, an iconic and distinctive device present throughout his oeuvre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe close-cropped image captures an empty outdoor bench, its\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e bright surface reflects in the sun and casts a dark shadow\u003c\/span\u003e onto what appears to be a field of grass. Other than these details, there are few clues to reveal its ambiguous location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis black and white photograph (along with the others shot between 1976-1986) feels strangely intimate, offering a rare glimpse into the daily life of Andy Warhol and the ordinary occurrences that struck his interest. It's a rather humanizing perspective for a figure whose larger-than-life persona can feel out of reach at the best of times. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, this wouldn't be the first time commonplace objects caught his attention (see: soup cans of the 60s). In typical Warhol fashion (and coming full circle), It could just be that this photograph was intended to be as subversive as the images that brought him to fame at the beginning of his career.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1987, Warhol held his sole photography show at \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRobert Miller Gallery in New York. It was his intention to make photography part of his core practice before his untimely death just six weeks after the exhibition.\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, pivotal works in circulation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\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\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Outdoor Bench\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSA, 1976-1986  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour gelatin silver prints stitched with thread\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e27.5\"H \u003c\/span\u003e21.25\"W (work)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e36.5\"H \u003c\/span\u003e30.5\"W (framed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andy Warhol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42739918504172,"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-Stiched-Bench_icon_e0c153e2-d140-43d4-acb4-94fb6e43339a.jpg?v=1651619681"},{"product_id":"andy-warhol-mr-levis-polaroid-1984","title":"ANDY WARHOL \"MR. LEVI'S\" POLAROID, 1984","description":"\u003cp\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 began using the big-shot Polaroid camera in 1971 and continued using it religiously until his death in 1987. Despite the camera being discontinued in 1973, he continued to use it to capture the actors, artists, dancers, politicians, socialites, and Factory members of his world. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrequently, Warhol's Polaroids were used as preparatory works for his iconic silkscreen portraits or other artworks. They also revealed his immediate personal vision functioning as a chronicle of his surroundings and social life. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis image was likely created in the late 1970s. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 1977, Warhol began work on two new sexually-charged bodies of work, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTorsos\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSex Parts. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese two series are regarded as Warhol's most daring, arguably the most explicit gay work in his oeuvre. While this image by itself is playful and sexy - without being graphic, it deserves to be put in context with the other overtly gay image-making that Warhol was pursuing at this moment. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is worth mentioning that this is the era that Robert Mapplethorpe begins to create and exhibit photographs that document underground gay culture and sexuality...and without a doubt Warhol was influenced by his courage and audacity. Yet simultaneously, Warhol had a number of commissions from a variety of consumer products creating advertisements for everything from Perrier to Halston Cosmetics to major label record covers. Was Levis a client...or was Warhol celebrating the unofficial uniform of gay men in the era? \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\u003eUntitled \"Mr. Levi's\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSA, 1984\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnique polaroid print\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStamped on verso by the Estate of Andy Warhol and the Andy Warhol Art Authentication Board, Inc. and numbered H307251E.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\nbr {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":15341,\"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}]},\"6\":{\"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\":\"4.25\\\"H 3.5\\\"W\"}'\u003e4.25\"H 3.5\"W (photograph)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance:  Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts \/ the Estate of Andy Warhol.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andy Warhol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42906801733868,"sku":"06-22","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/files\/Caviar20_Andy-Warhol-Mr-Levis_icon_cde553d6-a6e8-4f12-b3a4-2180e90b2612.jpg?v=1707096342"},{"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-truck-silk-screen-1985","title":"ANDY WARHOL \"TRUCK\" SCREENPRINT, 1985","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Contact us for price\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003e\u003c\/a\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\u003eIn the 1950s, Warhol began his career as a fashion illustrator working for top magazines (like Harper's Bazaar) and elegant shops (such as Bonwit Teller) in addition to many smaller independent fashion companies. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe artist's early exposure to commercialization was an important influence on his contribution to Pop Art. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMirroring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e his lifelong infatuation with branding and celebrity, Warhol embraced ubiquitous imagery (from glamorous icons to Campbell's soup cans) while shining a light on \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ecultural and commercial archetypes of the era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompleted in 1985, this vibrant unique color trial proof screenprint was commissioned by the German Federal Road Haulage Association (BDF) for the 20\u003csup data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e World Congress of the International Road Transport Union (IRU). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile a cargo truck may seem an unlikely subject for the legendary Pop artist, its symbol represents the impetus of industrialization. \u003c\/span\u003eSet on a powder blue background, the truck is ignited by florescent shades of tangerine, grapefruit, and canary yellow as it launches down a cobalt highway. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2022 has been a monumental year for Warhol after new records for auction sales in different categories. Most notably in May 2022, his 1964 work \"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eShot Sage Blue Marilyn\" achieved $195 million, making it the most expensive American artwork to sell at auction. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the Warhol market continues to gallop to a stratosphere beyond, there are fewer and fewer examples of pivotal works in circulation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\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\"Truck\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eUnique color trial proof screenprint on Lenox museum board\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003ePublished by Herman Wuensche (Bonn, Germany)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinted by Rupert Jasen Smith, New York, with his blindstamp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eSigned by artist, bottom right\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eCopyright stamp, Andy Warhol 1985, verso\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003e39”H 39”W (work) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003e51.5\"H 51.5\"W (framed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lot-info\"\u003eProvenance: Galerie Erik Bausmann (Mainz, Germany) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lot-info\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Andy Warhol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43518514102508,"sku":"11-22","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/products\/Caviar20_Andy-Warhol-Truck-1985_icon_558f66a4-b51d-440f-b165-0e810319c2df.jpg?v=1669745333"},{"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-la-grande-passion-lithograph-1984","title":"ANDY WARHOL \"LA GRANDE PASSION\" LITHO, 1984","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 \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 unrivalled 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 the 1950s, Warhol began his career as a fashion illustrator working for top magazines and elegant shops. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe artist's involvement with commercial illustration and design was an important influence on his contribution to Pop Art. Throughout his career Warhol was infatuated with branding and celebrity, from movie stars to Campbell's soup cans. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCreated in 1984, “La Grande Passion” is a late example of the artist’s career-long engagement with product design and advertising. To create the final image, Warhol took Polaroids and created screenprints on both board and canvas. The final image was realized it in a number of formats; as an \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eadvertisement in magazines, a poster, and further paintings. Regardless of where the image was presented, there was an undeniable joy and exuberance in the image, highlighting a bottle of passion fruit liqueur, an exotic treat newly introduced to the American market. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003executed in electric shades of coral, canary yellow, lime, cinnabar, and aquamarine and embellished with a passion fruit flower that appears almost abstract, “Le Grande Passion” evokes a distinctly tropical and festive essence, transporting the viewer into what feels like a vibrant celebration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCarillon Importers, the company that owned the liquor brand, was so pleased with the results of La Grande Passion that they commissioned Warhol again to create a similar image for Absolut Vodka in 1985. This small edition was an exclusive run that was reserved for the \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCarillon Importers executive team. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eAccording to the catalog raisonné: \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e« This poster is rare as Carillon published no more than 1000 copies »                               \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: The piece comes from the collection of Paul Maréchal, the author of the catalogue raisonné \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAndy Warhol The Complete Commissioned Posters 1964-1987.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis iconic piece is represented in numerous public collections such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tate.org.uk\/art\/artworks\/warhol-la-grande-passion-ar00411\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.tate.org.uk\/art\/artworks\/warhol-la-grande-passion-ar00411\"\u003eThe Tate Modern\u003c\/a\u003e (London), \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/whitney.org\/collection\/works\/12786\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/whitney.org\/collection\/works\/12786\"\u003eThe Whitney Museum of American Art\u003c\/a\u003e, and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalgalleries.org\/art-and-artists\/93259\/la-grande-passion\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalgalleries.org\/art-and-artists\/93259\/la-grande-passion\"\u003eNational Galleries of Scotland\u003c\/a\u003e.\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\"\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" 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 href=\"tel:4167041720\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" 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 href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Contact information for Caviar20, Toronto fine art gallery\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" 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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“La Grande Passion”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUSA, 1984\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOffset lithograph \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSigned in the plate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e38.5”H 37”W (work) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePublished by Carillon Importers Ltd. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMounted. Some foxing in the margins. Overall very good condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLiterature: Andy Warhol The Complete Commissioned Posters 1964-1987 p. 107-109\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andy Warhol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43837358211308,"sku":"06-23","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/files\/Caviar20_Andy-Warhol-La-Grande-Passion-1984_icon_f171dacd-5682-4982-8e20-295027fc06b7.jpg?v=1685569309"},{"product_id":"andy-warhol-montreaux-jazz-festival-screenprint-1986","title":"ANDY WARHOL \"MONTREUX-DETROIT JAZZ FESTIVAL\" SCREENPRINT, 1986","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca 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;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThroughout his impressive career, Warhol actively sought out emerging talent and had a keen eye for recognizing their potential. In recent years Warhol's famous collaboration with Basquiat has been reevaluated and is now cherished. However, most are surprised to learn that Warhol also collaborated with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/keith-haring\" title=\"Toronto art gallery collection featuring iconic pop artist Keith Haring\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKeith Haring\u003c\/a\u003e.  In the early 1980s, he met Haring and the two quickly established a relationship both socially and to a lesser degree, professionally. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“Montreux Jazz Festival” is their second collaboration, created for the celebration of the festival’s 20th anniversary. Each year the festival commissioned an international artist to create the annual poster that was used for advertising and as a fundraiser. Haring had already designed the poster in 1983. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWarhol's involvement was somewhat accidental; he simply had been visiting Haring's studio at the same time as the festival's head of marketing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis dynamic poster captures the essence of both artists, thoughtfully fusing their signature aesthetics to create a spirited and lively composition. The poster was a great success because both artists put the emphasis back on depicting music. Warhol contributed the musical staves and Haring filled the spaces with his iconic dancing figures. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis example is the second version of the poster, for the festival's American iteration of the Swiss festival. It took place at the end of August of the same year. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAs the Warhol market (as well as Haring's!) continues to gallop to a stratosphere beyond, there are fewer and fewer examples of pivotal works in circulation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eProvenance: the piece comes from the collection of Paul Maréchal, the author of the catalogue raisonné \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAndy Warhol The Complete Commissioned Posters 1964-1987.\u003c\/span\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\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. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Montreux-Detroit Jazz Festival 1986”  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\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\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSwitzerland, 1986\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eScreenprint \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDouble signed in the plate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e39.25”H 27.5”W (work) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePrinter: Albin Uldry, Bern Switzerland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eExcellent condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eLiterature: Andy Warhol The Complete Commissioned Posters 1964-1987 p. 131-132\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andy Warhol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43837362241772,"sku":"06-23","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/files\/Caviar20_Keith-Haring-Montreux-Jazz-Festival-1986_icon_591dbff1-2a9c-4fd8-b9ba-57f79de50416.jpg?v=1685569602"},{"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\"\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\"\u003e\"\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\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\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 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\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. numbered TOP220.062.1\/3\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"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/collections\/CAVIAR20-WARHOL-20_600x_4b10f872-08ca-4641-af3d-eb983b4abf23.jpg?v=1678813207","url":"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/andy-warhol.oembed?page=3","provider":"Caviar20","version":"1.0","type":"link"}