Description: Original Vintage Andy Warhol 1985 Queen Beatrix Gallery Exhibition Opening Advertisement PosterThis listing is for a rare original 1985 advertisement for the opening of Andy Warhol’s Reigning Queens exhibition at Castelli Uptown Gallery in Manhattan. This fine double-sided example features Queen Beatrix of Netherlands on one side and Queen Ntombi Twala of Swaziland on the other.Created in 1985, “Reigning Queens” is Andy Warhol’s largest portfolio of silkscreen prints. The series features 16 colourful prints portraying four ruling queens at that time: Queen Elizabeth II of England, Queen Beatrix of Netherlands, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, and Queen Ntombi Twala of Swaziland. Notably, “Reigning Queens” only includes queens who assumed the throne by birthright, not through marriage. Warhol, who was fascinated by universal images, based these silkscreens on the queens’ official state portraits, choosing these depictions because they were often mass-produced on stamps and currency. In 2012, England’s Queen Elizabeth II celebrated 60 years on the throne by buying four of Warhol’s portraits of her for the Royal Collection, bringing the Pop artist one step closer to his notorious wish: “I want to be as famous as the Queen of England.”Based on official or media photographs, Warhol incorporated abstract blocks of colour that, although screenprinted, appear collaged. He also combined printed elements derived from drawings, which emphasise details such as jewellery. A Royal edition of the portfolio was published that incorporated diamond dust. The by-product of the manufacture of industrial-grade diamonds, this dust gave the prints a sparkly, extravagant effect.These original 1985 vintage gallery exhibition opening advertisements rarely appear for sale, especially in such fine condition. This example has only slight tanning around the edges due to it’s age. It has never been folded or framed. Payment via PayPal. Shipping to confirmed addresses only. Signature required upon delivery. If you like this item, please check out my other listings featuring Jean-Michel Basquiat and Andy Warhol.We fully guarantee the authenticity and condition of our items, and each item we sell come with a signed certificate of authenticity.
Price: 175 USD
Location: Winchester
End Time: 2024-09-01T13:12:07.000Z
Shipping Cost: 25 USD
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Item Specifics
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Artist: Andy Warhol
Size: Medium (up to 36in.)
Date of Creation: 1985
Material: Paper
Certificate of Authenticity (COA): Yes
Region of Origin: New York, USA
Framing: Unframed
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Subject: Queen Beatrix of Netherlands, Queen Ntombi Twala
Listed By: Private Collector
Type: Poster
Year of Production: 1985
Width (Inches): 10.83
Height (Inches): 16.92
Style: Modern, Modernism
Theme: Advertising
Features: 1st Edition
