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Andy Warhol — Oysters a la Harriman, from Wild Raspberries (See Feldman and Schellmann IV.132)
Andy Warhol

Oysters a la Harriman, from Wild Raspberries (See Feldman and Schellmann IV.132)

This 1959 offset lithograph by Andy Warhol depicts oysters prepared in the style of the wealthy Harriman family, exemplifying Warhol's early engagement with consumerism and haute cuisine as subjects worthy of fine art. Created during his transition from commercial illustrator to fine artist, the work combines mechanical printing processes with hand-applied watercolor, a technique that bridges mass production and artistic intervention. The piece belongs to the Wild Raspberries portfolio, which humorously elevates gourmet recipes to the status of gallery-worthy art objects, presaging Warhol's later iconic treatment of commercial products and popular culture.

Medium
Offset lithograph hand-finished with watercolour, 1959, on laid paper, the full sheet printed to near the edges, sheet 435 x 273mm (17 1/8 x 10 3/4in) (unframed), Condition, Related Lots, BACK TO AUCTION CATALOGUE, Takashi Murakami (b.1962) Maiko of Kyoto, Cherry Blossoms on Blue, Estimate: £600 - 800, Invader (b.1969)  Homeworks (Control P Editions 06), Estimate: £1,500 - 2,000, Andy Warhol (1928-1987) Mao, from The New York Collection for Stockholm Portfolio (Feldman & Schellmann II.89), Estim

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Prints & Works on Paper 1500-2026

March 31, 2026

Lot 123

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Andy Warhol, Oysters a la Harriman, from Wild Raspberries (See Feldman and Schellmann IV.132)

This 1959 offset lithograph by Andy Warhol depicts oysters prepared in the style of the wealthy Harriman family, exemplifying Warhol's early engagement with consumerism and haute cuisine as subjects worthy of fine art. Created during his transition from commercial illustrator to fine artist, the work combines mechanical printing processes with hand-applied watercolor, a technique that bridges mass production and artistic intervention. The piece belongs to the Wild Raspberries portfolio, which humorously elevates gourmet recipes to the status of gallery-worthy art objects, presaging Warhol's later iconic treatment of commercial products and popular culture.

Medium
Offset lithograph hand-finished with watercolour, 1959, on laid paper, the full sheet printed to near the edges, sheet 435 x 273mm (17 1/8 x 10 3/4in) (unframed), Condition, Related Lots, BACK TO AUCTION CATALOGUE, Takashi Murakami (b.1962) Maiko of Kyoto, Cherry Blossoms on Blue, Estimate: £600 - 800, Invader (b.1969)  Homeworks (Control P Editions 06), Estimate: £1,500 - 2,000, Andy Warhol (1928-1987) Mao, from The New York Collection for Stockholm Portfolio (Feldman & Schellmann II.89), Estim
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Related themes

Consumer Culture, 20th Century, Playful Aesthetic, Commercial Art, food and cuisine, American Artist, Screenprint, Pop Art, luxury dining, Vibrant Colors

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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