Andy Warhol - Goethe Poster - 1980s

Andy Warhol – Goethe Poster, 1982 (framed) – In excellent condition – No reserve.

A visually compelling and historically anchored Pop Art poster print by Andy Warhol, depicting Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. This is an original vintage poster print from 1982 (first production run by Insel Verlag), not a later reissue or reproduction.

Printed by the renowned German publishing house Insel Verlag in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, this piece originates from the initial 1982 commercial print run, the same year it was first released to the art and literary market. The artwork itself is based on Warhol’s reinterpretation of the iconic 1787 portrait “Goethe in the Roman Campagna”, translating the 18th-century literary giant into Warhol’s signature Pop Art language of expressive contours and bold colour planes.

The poster was professionally framed by Kunsthandlung & Einrahmungen E. Hoves, Krefeld, Germany, a respected 20th-century art dealer and framing atelier known for quality craftsmanship and period-appropriate presentation. The blue inner bies, clean wooden moulding, cardboard backing and hanging cord are all consistent with 1960–1980s German art-shop framing traditions, adding provenance value and aesthetic integrity to the piece.

Specifications & Dimensions
Artist: Andy Warhol (Pop Art, 20th century)
Subject: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (after 1787 portrait)
Publisher / printed by: Insel Verlag, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Year of print: 1982 – original vintage print

Framing provenance: Kunsthandlung & Einrahmungen E. Hoves, Krefeld, Germany
Framed size: approx. 72 x 75 x 3.5 cm (h x w x d)
Visible poster area: approx. 49 x 55 cm (h x w)

Mounting & construction:
Protective flat glass front
Wooden atelier frame with period-correct blue bies and inner red bies.

Condition Report
Poster print:
Colours remain vibrant and unfaded
No tears, stains, retouching or repairs
Excellent graphic clarity, very well preserved for age

Frame: Structurally intact and stable
Minimal and age-appropriate handling traces at corners and bies, no structural damage
Glass: Clear, intact, undamaged and crack-free

Historical & Cultural Context
Andy Warhol (1928–1987) is widely regarded as the most influential figure of American Pop Art. His repeated focus on cultural protagonists and intellectual icons forms a major pillar of his oeuvre. This 1982 Insel Verlag Goethe poster belongs to Warhol’s late-career European portrait dialogue — a period when high-quality offset printing was the standard production method for commercial art posters by major publishers.

Shipping & Handling
Packed using professional protective packaging materials suitable for glass-framed wall art
Next-day dispatch after payment
Shipped registered and insured with tracking

A beautiful and charismatic interior piece that combines true vintage credentials, strong art-shop provenance, and period-appropriate presentation, making it a desirable acquisition for collectors of Pop Art posters, 20th-century graphic portrait prints, and historically grounded decorative wall art.