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Diamond Dust Shoes Black & White (Unique), 1980
Screen print with diamond dust on Arches Aquarelle paper
40 x 60 in101.6 x 152.4 cm
Andy Warhol's Diamond Dust Shoes unique print is a dazzling testament to the artist's fascination with consumer culture, glamour, and the allure of luxury goods. Created in 1980, this artwork is part of Warhol's larger Shoes series, which features a collection of shoe drawings rendered in his distinctive pop art style. However, what sets the Diamond Dust Shoes print apart is the incorporation of diamond dust, a material that adds a shimmering, reflective quality to the artwork, enhancing its visual impact and evoking a sense of opulence and extravagance.The Diamond Dust Shoes print depicts a pair of high-heeled shoes rendered in bold, vibrant colors against a stark black background. Warhol's use of bright hues and crisp lines imbues the shoes with a sense of dynamism and vitality, while the addition of diamond dust elevates the artwork to a new level of luxury and allure. The shimmering particles catch the light and create a dazzling effect, reminiscent of the sparkle of diamonds, enhancing the sense of glamour and sophistication that permeates Warhol's work.Beyond its aesthetic appeal, the Diamond Dust Shoes print also offers a commentary on consumerism and the fetishization of luxury goods in contemporary society. By elevating everyday objects such as shoes to the status of art and imbuing them with elements of wealth and extravagance, Warhol prompts viewers to reflect on the power of material possessions and the pursuit of status and social validation.The uniqueness of the Diamond Dust Shoes print lies in its use of diamond dust as a medium, which adds a tactile and sensory dimension to the artwork. Each print in the series is slightly different due to the handmade application of the diamond dust, making each piece truly one-of-a-kind and imbuing it with a sense of rarity and exclusivity.Authenticating and purchasing Andy Warhol's Diamond Dust Shoes unique print requires careful consideration to ensure both the authenticity of the artwork and the safety of the transaction. Researching reputable sources, verifying the provenance and authenticity of the print, and using secure payment methods are essential steps in acquiring Warhol prints safely and responsibly. By appreciating the artistry and significance of Warhol's work, collectors can add a unique and visually stunning piece to their collection.
Price on Application

Diamond Dust Shoes (black) · Andy Warhol · Artcurial · 2023-05 · $79,945

Diamond Dust Shoes (Black) (F. & S. 256) · Andy Warhol · Phillips · 2025-04 · $50,800

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Andy Warhol Diamond Dust Shoes prints for sale are from one of his most glamorous and conceptually rich series. Created in 1980–81, the series depicts women's high-heeled shoes rendered in Warhol's characteristic flat silhouette, scattered across the canvas and literally dusted with diamond dust — industrial diamond particles that give the surface a glittering, luxurious quality unique in his print catalogue.
The Diamond Dust Shoes series exists in unique paintings and in a signed screenprint portfolio. Works from the series — especially unique paintings and the rarest variant colourways — achieve strong auction results. The diamond dust technique, used across several series in this period, represents one of Warhol's most materially distinctive innovations.
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Andy Warhol prints for sale and Andy Warhol paintings for sale at Guy Hepner Gallery, New York. Our inventory spans screenprints, silkscreens, and unique works across his most collected series: Marilyn Monroe, Campbell's Soup, Mao, Flowers, Myths, Ads, Cowboys and Indians, Dollar Signs, Cars, and Reigning Queens — all with full provenance and Feldman & Schellmann catalogue raisonné references. We also acquire Warhol. Contact our team for a free valuation.
Andy Warhol (1928–1987) is the defining figure of American Pop Art and the most commercially traded artist of the twentieth century. Born Andrew Warhola in Pittsburgh to Slovak immigrant parents, he rose from commercial illustrator to the architect of a cultural movement that permanently dissolved the boundary between fine art and mass media. His Manhattan studio, The Factory, became the epicentre of New York art and celebrity culture from the early 1960s until his death in February 1987.
Andy Warhol art for sale spans an extraordinary range of subjects, media, and price points — from intimate drawings and unique canvas paintings to large signed editions. His signature subjects include Campbell's Soup Cans, Marilyn Monroe, Mao Zedong, Dollar Signs, Flowers, Reigning Queens, Cowboys and Indians, the Ads portfolio, and the late Cars and Endangered Species series. Each body of work reflects his obsessive engagement with repetition, celebrity, and commodity culture.
The market benchmark for Warhol was set in May 2022 when Shot Sage Blue Marilyn (1964) sold at Christie's New York for $195 million — the highest price ever achieved at auction for an American artwork. Recent print sales confirm sustained institutional demand: Mao editions achieved $4,648,000 each at Christie's in May 2025; Flowers editions achieved $4,076,000 and $3,832,000 at Sotheby's in the same season.
Andy Warhol paintings for sale — unique acrylics and silkscreens on canvas — represent the rarest and most valuable tier of his output. Subjects produced in multiple unique variations include Flowers, Skulls, Shadows, Dollar Signs, and the late Oxidation Paintings. The Rorschach series (1984) and Camouflage works appeal strongly to institutional collectors. Abstract Expressionism paintings from the late 1970s and early 1980s remain undervalued relative to his iconic print series and represent a compelling collecting opportunity.
Andy Warhol paintings require substantial documentation: exhibition history, gallery receipts, and provenance tracing to The Factory or first-generation dealers. Prices range from mid-five figures for works on paper to eight figures for major canvas paintings. Our team can advise on current pricing and condition assessment across all painting categories.
Warhol's screenprints represent the most accessible and widely collected segment of his output. Andy Warhol prints for sale range from early unsigned offset lithographs to hand-signed, numbered editions produced with Castelli Graphics, Factory Editions, and Ronald Feldman Fine Arts. Signed, numbered editions from key series — Marilyn Monroe (1967), Flowers (1970), Mao (1972), Ads (1985), Endangered Species (1983), Cowboys and Indians (1986), and Reigning Queens (1985) — command the strongest collector demand and the deepest secondary market liquidity.
Condition, provenance, and edition size are the critical variables. Works printed on Lenox Museum Board or high-grade rag paper with consistent registration and original colouration are the most desirable. Fading, foxing, or retouching materially affects value.
The Cars portfolio (F.S. II.356–362), produced in 1985 as a commission from Mercedes-Benz to mark the centenary of the automobile, stands among the most refined of Warhol's late print series. Ten screenprints on Lenox Museum Board render historic Mercedes-Benz models in Warhol's characteristic flat colour and photographic silkscreen technique — his iconic commercial sensibility applied to the history of industrial design. Signed and numbered in editions of 100, with separate artist's proofs, the Cars series regularly achieves $25,000–$75,000 per impression and commands significant premiums when offered as complete portfolios.
Warhol's production in the final decade of his life — broadly 1978 to 1987 — encompasses some of his most conceptually ambitious work. The Knives series (1981–82), Guns series (1981–82), and Crosses (1981–82) form a trilogy of loaded American objects rendered in the same neutral Pop vocabulary he had applied to Soup Cans twenty years earlier. The Boots and Dollar Bills paintings sit alongside late unique canvases from the Camouflage series (1986–87) and the haunting Last Supper paintings completed weeks before his death. Works from this period are systematically underrepresented in collector awareness relative to their importance to the broader catalogue and represent genuine long-term collecting opportunities.
Andy Warhol self portrait prints are among the most sought-after works in his catalogue — a subject he returned to from 1966 to 1986. The most collected examples include:
Self portrait prices range from $18,000 for early unsigned screenprints to $400,000+ for the 1978 and 1986 signed works in excellent condition. Authentication requires reference to the Feldman & Schellmann catalogue raisonné and, where applicable, a former Andy Warhol Art Authentication Board certificate.
Guy Hepner actively acquires Andy Warhol prints, paintings, and unique works from private collections. If you are looking to sell Warhol prints or seeking a current market valuation, contact our New York gallery for a confidential, no-obligation assessment. We handle all series including Marilyn, Mao, Flowers, Ads, Cowboys and Indians, Myths, Reigning Queens, and late works. Our team can advise on the most appropriate route to market and current secondary market pricing.
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