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Andy Warhol — Volkswagen (f. & S. Ii.358)
Andy Warhol

Volkswagen (f. & S. Ii.358)

A striking example of Warhol's celebrated pop art aesthetic, this work transforms the iconic Volkswagen Beetle into a bold graphic statement by elevating everyday commercial imagery into the realm of fine art. True to his signature style, Warhol likely employed vivid, flat colors and repetitive compositional elements to challenge the boundaries between advertising culture and artistic expression. The piece reflects his enduring fascination with consumer culture and mass production, using a universally recognized automobile as both subject and symbol.

🔨 Auction Lot

Prints & Multiples Evening Sale

April 29, 2019

Estimate: $35,000$45,000

Lot 14

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Andy Warhol, Volkswagen (f. & S. Ii.358)

A striking example of Warhol's celebrated pop art aesthetic, this work transforms the iconic Volkswagen Beetle into a bold graphic statement by elevating everyday commercial imagery into the realm of fine art. True to his signature style, Warhol likely employed vivid, flat colors and repetitive compositional elements to challenge the boundaries between advertising culture and artistic expression. The piece reflects his enduring fascination with consumer culture and mass production, using a universally recognized automobile as both subject and symbol.

Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Consumer Culture, Bold, Vibrant, American, Commercial, Volkswagen, Pop Art, Repetition, Contemporary, Car

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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