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Richard Pettibone — Flowers For Sale
Andy Warhol's Flowers stand among the most recognisable and widely collected images in twentieth-century printmaking. 64–73) published by Factory Additions.
The composition is deceptively simple: four flat hibiscus blooms hovering against a densely abstracted ground of grass. Warhol stripped the image of depth and naturalism, rendering the petals as bold, poster-flat shapes that float between the decorative and the abstract.
The source image was a photograph of hibiscus flowers by Patricia Caulfield, originally published in a 1964 photography magazine.
Edition and Production Details
The 1970 portfolio comprises ten screenprints on Arches 88 paper, each measuring approximately 36 × 36 inches. The edition consists of 250 signed and numbered impressions plus 26 artist's proofs, published by Factory Additions, New York.
Market and Price Context
The Flowers prints occupy a stable and liquid corner of the Warhol market. Individual screenprints from the 1970 edition typically trade between $25,000 and $80,000 at auction, with price determined by colourway, condition, freshness to market and provenance.
Part of the series' enduring market resilience lies in its decorative versatility — the images sit comfortably in both rigorous Pop collections and contemporary interiors — combined with deep institutional validation.
Authentication
Given the image's popularity, careful authentication is essential. 64–73) and should display the correct paper (Arches 88), dimensions, signature and stamped numbering. Provenance documentation and condition reporting — with attention to light exposure, paper tone and any restoration — are central to valuation.
Acquiring a Warhol Flowers Print
Guy Hepner regularly handles Flowers prints across the full range of colourways and price points, from accessible entry examples to the most coveted variants. Whether you are acquiring your first Warhol or refining an established collection, our specialists can advise on availability, condition and current market value.
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Five Facts About Richard Pettibone Flowers
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Pettibone's Flowers works are miniature painted reproductions of Andy Warhol's 1964 Flowers paintings, themselves based on a photograph of hibiscus blooms.
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Pettibone began creating miniature copies of contemporary artists' works in 1964, scaling images down to sizes based on reproductions he found in magazines such as Artforum.
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His replicas typically reproduce fine details such as Warhol's rubber-stamped signature, alongside Pettibone's own signature and date.
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Pettibone credited his practice's origin to seeing Warhol's Campbell's Soup Cans exhibition at the Ferus Gallery in Los Angeles in 1962, which he described as formative.
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Pettibone's first major solo exhibition was staged at the Ferus Gallery in the mid-1960s, the same gallery where Warhol had shown his soup can paintings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I buy Richard Pettibone Flowers prints for sale?
Richard Pettibone Flowers prints for sale are available at Guy Hepner Gallery, 177 Tenth Avenue, New York. We offer authenticated editions with full provenance documentation sourced from the secondary market and directly from publishers.
Are Richard Pettibone Flowers works limited editions?
Richard Pettibone Flowers works — 3 available — are typically produced as limited editions, individually signed and numbered by the artist. Contact Guy Hepner Gallery for edition details on specific works.
How much do Richard Pettibone Flowers prints cost?
Pricing for Richard Pettibone Flowers prints varies by edition size, date, and condition. Contact Guy Hepner Gallery for current market pricing and availability.
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