Andy Warhol — Myths For Sale

257–266) is one of the most conceptually ambitious print projects of his later career.

The portfolio brings together ten icons drawn from film, television, advertising, comic books and folklore: Mickey Mouse, Howdy Doody, The Star (Greta Garbo as Mata Hari), Mammy, Santa Claus, The Shadow, Dracula, The Witch, Superman and Uncle Sam. Taken together, they form a deliberate catalogue of modern American myth — the characters through which a nation told stories about heroism, fear, commerce and fantasy.

Edition and Production Details

Each print in Myths measures 38 × 38 inches and is printed on Lenox Museum Board, frequently embellished with diamond dust for a glittering, tactile surface.

Trial Proofs and Premiums

The trial proofs ("TP") carry a significant premium over the standard unsigned edition. Because each trial proof explores an alternative colourway, these impressions are effectively unique works and are prized accordingly by sophisticated collectors.

Market and Price Context

Complete Myths portfolios are rare and command a substantial premium when they appear, but individual prints remain widely accessible, making the series an attractive entry point into Warhol's 1980s output. Pricing varies considerably by image, edition type and condition — with Mickey Mouse, Superman and Santa Claus at the upper end, and trial proofs achieving the strongest results of all. 257–266) and should display the correct dimensions, Lenox Museum Board support, and — for the signed edition — Warhol's pencil signature and numbering. Trial proofs are annotated "TP" and require careful verification.

Acquiring a Warhol Myths Print

Guy Hepner handles Myths prints across the full range of images and edition types, from accessible single prints to rare trial proofs and complete portfolios. Whether you are drawn to Mickey Mouse, Superman or a specific trial-proof colourway, our specialists can advise on availability, edition distinctions and current market value.