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Andy Warhol Truman Capote For Sale
Andy Warhol
Truman Capote, 1979
Screen print
50 x 41 3/8 in 127 x 105.1 cm
Edition
Unique print stamped on the reverse by The Estate Of Andy Warhol and The Warhol Foundation For The Visual Arts
About this work
This vibrant screen print captures the celebrated American author Truman Capote in Warhol's signature Pop Art style. The portrait features Capote's distinctive profile rendered in bold, saturated colors that exemplify Warhol's mastery of the silkscreen technique. The layered ink creates striking contrasts between light and shadow, transforming the literary icon into a graphic meditation on celebrity and artistic friendship. Measuring over four feet tall, the work commands attention with its electric palette and commanding presence. Created in 1979, this portrait represents the enduring relationship between two titans of postwar American culture. Warhol first drew Capote in 1948, and this late work demonstrates the evolution of his artistic vision over three decades. As part of Warhol's celebrated portrait series, it exemplifies his ability to elevate cultural figures into timeless icons. The piece offers collectors an opportunity to acquire a significant example of Warhol's mature period, combining his commercial technique with genuine personal connection. Available for purchase — enquire for price and availability.
Price on Application
Auction History
Truman Capote · Andy Warhol · Christie's · 2007-11 · $825,000
each: Truman Capote · Andy Warhol · Christie's · 2018-10 · $436,245
TRUMAN CAPOTE [TWO WORKS] · Andy Warhol · Sotheby's · 2013-05 · $293,000
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