Andy Warhol (1928-1987) (after) - Cats · Set of 6 variants

- Andy Warhol (after). Authorized art prints on heavyweight smooth paper (250gsm approx.).

- Set of 6 variants of "25 Cats Named Sam and One Blue Pussy, 1954"

- Authorized editions of 2010 (3), 2015, 2016 and 2018. Copyright The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. by McGaw Graphics.

- Size of each: 28 x 35,5 cm.

- Signed in the plate.

- Condition: excellent. Never framed, never exposed.

- Andy Warhol (1928–1987) was a revolutionary American artist best known as the leading figure of the Pop Art movement. Blending high art with popular culture, he elevated the mundane soup cans, celebrities, dollar bills into iconic imagery. Warhol’s background as a commercial illustrator heavily influenced his artistic style, which emphasized repetition, vibrant color, and bold, simplified forms.

Today, Warhol is among the most collected and valuable artists of the 20th century. His works have reached auction prices in the tens of millions, and even early or lesser-known series are coveted for their charm, rarity, and historical relevance.

One such early treasure is 25 Cats Named Sam and One Blue Pussy, a series of whimsical feline portraits completed in 1954. These works were originally conceived as a self-published artist book featuring hand-colored works. Warhol collaborated with his mother, Julia Warhola, who provided the handwritten text, further enhancing the charm and intimacy of the series.

The cats each with distinctive color palettes and expressive poses reflect Warhol’s growing interest in stylization and repetition. Some of the cats are labeled “Sam,” while one bright blue and elegantly poised is titled One Blue Pussy, giving the series its quirky name. This pieces highlight the playful, graphic nature of Warhol’s early work, featuring a spectrum of saturated hues and humorous character.

These early cat illustrations are highly collectible. They capture a gentler, more personal side of Warhol’s artistic journey and are prized for their originality and historical significance.

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