Andy Warhol
Vesuvius , 1985 (Executed)
Lot #11 |
2022-10-27 |
Sotheby's, New York
Andy Warhol: Yours Truly | An Important Private Collection
Category:
Drawing
Estimate:
USD 40,000 - 60,000 (currency of sale)
Price Sold:
Auction Details
Auction house: Sotheby's
Auction number: N10999
Auction name: Andy Warhol: Yours Truly | An Important Private Collection
Auction type: Fine Art
Location: New York
Start date: 2022-10-27
Currency: USD
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Lot Description
Details
Genre: 20th Century Art
Department: Painting & Works on Paper
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Dimensions: 31½ by 39⅜ in.
Item measurements:
Height In Centimeters:
80.01
Width In Centimeters:
100.013
Height In Inches:
31.5
Width In Inches:
39.375
Signed: Login to view
Edition: 250
Edition notes: Edition 10/250.
Year notes: Executed in 1985.
Literature
Feldman & Schellmann II.365 Catalogue note “An eruption is an overwhelming image, an extraordinary happening and even a great piece of sculpture.” Andy Warhol in conversation with Michele Bonuomo in: Exh. Cat., Naples, Museo di Capodimonte, Vesuvius by Warhol, 1985, p. 35.
Catalog summary
Property from an Important Private Collection Andy Warhol 1928 - 1987 Vesuvius  signed in pencil and numbered 10/250 screenprint in colors on Arches 88 paper sheet: 31½ by 39⅜ in. 800 by 999 mm. Executed in 1985; this impression is number 10 from the edition of 250 plus 50 artist's proofs, with the blindstamp of the printer, Rupert Jasen Smith, published by Fondazione Amelio. Literature Feldman & Schellmann II.365 Catalogue note “An eruption is an overwhelming image, an extraordinary happening and even a great piece of sculpture.” Andy Warhol in conversation with Michele Bonuomo in: Exh. Cat., Naples, Museo di Capodimonte, Vesuvius by Warhol, 1985, p. 35.