From 1976 until his death in 1987, Andy Warhol was rarely without a camera. Photography was fundamental both to his artistic practice and his engagement with the world around him. Though long a devotee to Polaroids, Warhol acquired a 35mm camera in 1977 and proceeded to shoot, on average, at least a roll of film a day over the following decade.
Little escaped his lens: he recorded discos, dinner parties, flea markets, wrestling matches, and the social rituals that defined downtown New York in the late 20th century. Friends, lovers, celebrities, socialites, business associates, and anonymous passersby all became subjects within Warhol’s restless photographic archive.
While Warhol’s large-scale portraits established his reputation as one of Pop Art’s most celebrated image-makers and colourists, his black and white snapshots reveal a more immediate and intimate sensibility. Animated, candid, and often quietly joyful, these photographs capture people mid-conversation, mid-laugh, or absorbed within the atmosphere of a particular moment.
- Where does the inventory ship from?
Our inventory is divided between New York and Toronto.Â
- Where do you ship to?
We can ship anywhere. Typically when we ship within North America we prefer to use FedEx or DHL. To Europe, Asia and beyond we generally use DHL.Â
-Â How much does it cost to ship?
For shipments within North America, we typically charge a flat rate fee. Many items on our site will list the rate. For shipping outside of North America, we can easily provide a quote and will look for the most efficient and economical option.
Most of the items on our site can be easily shipped internationally.
Occasionally we will recommend that an artwork be removed from its frame for shipping. Larger framed works are typically framed with plexiglass. We export over 80% of what we sell, so we are comfortable shipping anywhere.Â
-Â Are there additional taxes or fees?
When a work is valued above $2,500 usd there is a possibility of tax of 0.35%, but this is applied sporadically. There can similarly be an additional fee for customs brokerage and this can range from $20 - $65. US Taxes, duties and customs brokerage are not included in our flat rate shipping. However most of our shipments to the US enter without any additional fees.Â
-Â Do you provide a certificate of authenticity?
Yes, we guarantee everything we sell. We can provide both a digital and printed version of our certificate of authenticity.Â
What is your return policy?
- Caviar20 wants you to be 100% satisfied with your purchase. We have a 7 day no-questions full refund return policy for your purchase. Shipping charges are non-refundable. Return shipping is the responsibility of the customer. After 8 days returns are given a credit note. There is no expiration for our credit notes.
- What payment methods do you accept?
Canadian clients are welcomed and encouraged to pay with interac.
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