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Andy Warhol Rare 1954 25 Cats Name Sam & One Blue Pussy Original Lithograph


Andy Warhol Rare 1954 25 Cats Name Sam & One Blue Pussy Original Lithograph
Andy Warhol Rare 1954 25 Cats Name Sam & One Blue Pussy Original Lithograph

Andy Warhol Rare 1954 25 Cats Name Sam & One Blue Pussy Original Lithograph  Andy Warhol Rare 1954 25 Cats Name Sam & One Blue Pussy Original Lithograph

25 Cats Name Sam and One Blue Pussy. This original, vintage lithograph by Andy Warhol of a cat from 1954 comes directly from the artists estate. Before becoming an internationally famous artist and cultural icon, Andy Warhol was a highly successful commercial illustrator for a variety of clients including Columbia Records, Glamour magazine, Harpers Bazaar, NBC, Tiffany & Co. Early in his career in New York City, Warhol lived with his mother and collaborated with her on several self-published books, including one entitled 25 Cats Name[d] Sam and One Blue Pussy.

This rare lithograph of a cat named Sam, showcases Warhol's virtuosity as an illustrator as much as it reveals the artist's lifelong love of animals. Proceeds directly benefit the non-profit charitable organization he founded with the mission to advance the visual arts. Since its inception in 1987, The Andy Warhol Foundation has been a stalwart advocate for freedom of expression, supporting work that is experimental and challenging in nature and from communities that have been historically marginalized. Date: 1954 Medium: Offset lithograph on Mohawk paper Dimensions: 19 1/2 x 13 1/2 inches/ 49.5 x 34.3 cm.

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This item is in the category "Art\Art Prints".foundation" and is located in San Luis Obispo, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  1. Size: Medium (up to 36in.)
  2. Artist: Andy Warhol
  3. Listed By: The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts
  4. Medium: Lithograph
  5. Date of Creation: 1950-1969
  6. Year: 1954
  7. Ships FedEx with Insurance & Signature: Int'l buyers pay VAT, duties, etc.

    separately

  8. Width (Inches): 13 1/2
  9. Subject: Animals
  10. Height (Inches): 19 1/2


Andy Warhol Rare 1954 25 Cats Name Sam & One Blue Pussy Original Lithograph  Andy Warhol Rare 1954 25 Cats Name Sam & One Blue Pussy Original Lithograph