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Andy Warhol — Molly
Andy Warhol

Molly

1956

Created in 1956, Andy Warhol's *Molly* is a delicate and enchanting work that showcases his early illustrative style through fluid ink lines embellished with luxurious gold and silver leaf. The addition of metallic decorative trim elevates the piece into an object of whimsical opulence, reflecting Warhol's deep fascination with glamour, surface, and decorative beauty. This intimate work on paper offers a glimpse into the artist's pre-Pop sensibility, where craftsmanship and charm took center stage.

Medium
ink, gold and silver leaf and metallic decorative trim on paper
Dimensions
Signed
Yes

Notes

Execution: Executed circa 1956.

🔨 Auction Lot

Modern & Contemporary Art

February 28, 2026

Estimate: $100,000$150,000

Sold: $412,800

Lot 27

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Andy Warhol, Molly, 1956

Created in 1956, Andy Warhol's *Molly* is a delicate and enchanting work that showcases his early illustrative style through fluid ink lines embellished with luxurious gold and silver leaf. The addition of metallic decorative trim elevates the piece into an object of whimsical opulence, reflecting Warhol's deep fascination with glamour, surface, and decorative beauty. This intimate work on paper offers a glimpse into the artist's pre-Pop sensibility, where craftsmanship and charm took center stage.

Medium
ink, gold and silver leaf and metallic decorative trim on paper
Dimensions
22.9 x 27.9 cm
Year
1956
Signed
Hand-signed by the artist
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Bold, Ink And Metallic, Figure, American, Pop Art, Paper, Decorative, Portrait, Gold And Silver, Contemporary

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Collected by

Sebastián In Situ, Alex Capecelatro, Art Institute of Chicago, Sebastián Naranjo, Derek Jones, Lisa Rembrandt, Nicholas Blum, Hamilton Selway Gallery, Nick Phoenix