Lot 106
“Mao”, poster after Andy Warhol (Pittsburgh 1928–1987 New York)
Works of Art, Antiquities & Ancient Art | A109kua | Live auction | 1190 Lots
Description
Colour print on paper, framed under acrylic glazing. Inscribed in the print along the left edge “© 1974 Andy Warhol Mao” and along the right edge “Musee Galliera 23. Fevrier – 18. Mars Ouvert de 10 a 17.45 Ferme Mardi”. Bust-length portrait of Mao Zedong in black outline with a purple colour field against a pale ground. Reproduction after the screenprint published in 1974 on the occasion of the exhibition at the Musée Galliera, Paris. Some minor cockling throughout. The sheet edges and reverse are not visible. Scattered superficial scratches to the acrylic glazing. Visible dimensions 101 × 75.3 cm; frame dimensions 106.2 × 81.3 cm. Warhol ranks among the foremost exponents of American Pop Art; from 1972 onwards, he explored the image of Mao Zedong in numerous paintings and screenprints.Condition: I - II Questions about the lot?
