Andy Warhol — Ads For Sale

Ads for Sale

Andy Warhol's Ads (1985) is the artist's most direct and sustained engagement with the world that made him — American advertising. Catalogued as FS II.352–361, this ten-print portfolio transforms some of the most iconic commercial imagery of the 20th century into Warhol's own visual language, completing a loop that began when he worked as a commercial illustrator in the 1950s. The result is one of his most culturally rich and commercially vibrant series, with individual prints that span technology, fashion, food, film, and automotive history.

The ten prints depict: Apple Macintosh (1984 ad), Life Savers, Chanel No.5, Volkswagen, Blackglama (featuring Judy Garland), Mobil, Ronald McDonald, Van Heusen, Paramount Pictures, and Rebel Without a Cause (James Dean). Together they constitute a complete survey of mid-20th-century American commercial culture — the visual language of a society that sold itself to itself, reframed by the artist who understood that language better than anyone.

Edition Information

Published in an edition of 30 per image, with artist's proofs and printer's proofs. Each print measures 38 × 38 inches, printed on Lenox Museum Board. Published by Ronald Feldman Fine Arts, New York, and printed by Rupert Jasen Smith, New York, 1985.

Market Context

The Ads portfolio benefits from exceptional crossover appeal. The Apple Macintosh print is particularly sought after by technology collectors and Silicon Valley-connected buyers, and has consistently achieved strong results at auction since the resurgence of Apple iconography as a cultural touchstone. The Chanel No.5 and Blackglama prints attract fashion and film collectors; the Volkswagen print has a dedicated following in Europe. Individual prints are regularly offered at Christie's, Sotheby's, and Phillips.

Collector Note

Few Warhol portfolios offer such breadth of imagery and such wide collector appeal across different fields. Whether you collect technology history, fashion, film, or simply the finest American art of the 1980s, Ads has something essential to offer. Guy Hepner Gallery maintains Ads prints for sale across multiple images. Contact us for current availability and pricing.