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Andy Warhol — Ornamental Statue
Andy Warhol

Ornamental Statue

A delicate yet striking work by Andy Warhol, *Ornamental Statue* features fluid lines rendered in ballpoint ink on paper, showcasing the artist's early illustrative sensibility. The drawing captures a decorative figurine with elegant, gestural strokes that balance precision and spontaneity. This intimate work on paper reflects Warhol's fascination with consumer objects and ornamentation, bridging the gap between commercial art and fine art aesthetics.

Medium
ballpoint ink on paper

🔨 Auction Lot

20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale

May 10, 2016

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Andy Warhol, Ornamental Statue

A delicate yet striking work by Andy Warhol, *Ornamental Statue* features fluid lines rendered in ballpoint ink on paper, showcasing the artist's early illustrative sensibility. The drawing captures a decorative figurine with elegant, gestural strokes that balance precision and spontaneity. This intimate work on paper reflects Warhol's fascination with consumer objects and ornamentation, bridging the gap between commercial art and fine art aesthetics.

Medium
ballpoint ink on paper
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Ballpoint Ink, Graphic Style, 20th Century, Decorative Theme, Male Artist, American Artist, Pop Art, Paper, Paper Medium, Works on Paper, Sketch Style, Monochromatic, Iconic Master, Decorative Subject, Drawing, Iconic Artist, Sculptural Subject, Figurative

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