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Andy Warhol Gems F.S. II 188 For Sale

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Andy Warhol - Gems F.S. II 188, 1978, Screen print on Strathmore Bristol paper

Gems F.S. II 188, 1978

Screen print on Strathmore Bristol paper

30 x 40 in 76.2 x 101.6 cm

Edition

Edition of 20 plus 5 AP, 1 PP, 2 PP numbered in Roman Numerals

This screenprint depicts a series of luminous gemstones rendered in Warhol's signature Pop Art style. The composition features brilliant diamonds arranged across the surface, each facet catching light through bold contrasts of color and shadow. Warhol employs his characteristic technique of layered screenprinting on Strathmore Bristol paper, creating vibrant chromatic variations that transform these precious stones into abstract patterns of light and geometry. The thirty by forty inch format allows each gem to command attention while maintaining the rhythmic repetition that defines the artist's approach to serial imagery. Part of Warhol's celebrated Gems suite from 1978, this work exemplifies his enduring fascination with luxury, desire, and commodity culture. During this period, Warhol moved beyond his earlier explorations of consumer products and celebrity to examine objects of pure wealth and status. The series represents a mature phase in his career, where technical mastery and conceptual depth converge. This screenprint offers collectors an accessible entry point into Warhol's investigation of American excess and glamour, themes that remain powerfully relevant to contemporary audiences. Available for purchase — enquire for price and availability.

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Auction History

Andy Warhol - Gems

Gems · Andy Warhol · Christie's · 2021-10 · $150,000

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