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Andy Warhol - Gun, 1981-82, Synthetic polymer paint and silkscreen inks on canvas

Gun, 1981-82

Synthetic polymer paint and silkscreen inks on canvas

16 1/8 x 20 in 40.8 x 50.8 cm

About this work

Andy Warhol's Gun Painting from 1982 is a striking example of the artist's exploration of violence and its representation in popular culture. Created during a period when Warhol was increasingly interested in themes of death and mortality, this painting depicts a stylized image of a revolver against a vibrant, monochromatic background.The Gun Painting series emerged in the early 1980s, a time when gun violence and its cultural impact were becoming increasingly prominent in American society. Warhol's decision to focus on the image of a gun reflects his fascination with the darker aspects of contemporary life and his willingness to confront taboo subjects through his art.In Gun Painting, Warhol employs his trademark technique of repetition and seriality, presenting multiple iterations of the same image in a grid-like format. This repetition serves to underscore the ubiquity and normalization of violence in society, while also drawing attention to the visual impact of the revolver as an iconic symbol of power and danger.Despite its seemingly straightforward subject matter, Gun Painting is imbued with layers of ambiguity and complexity. While the revolver is often associated with themes of violence and aggression, Warhol's treatment of the image blurs the line between fascination and critique. By isolating the image of the gun and presenting it as a standalone object of contemplation, Warhol prompts viewers to reconsider their perceptions of violence and its representation in art and culture.Moreover, the vibrant colors and graphic simplicity of Gun Painting serve to heighten its impact and provoke an emotional response from the viewer. The bold contrast between the bright background and the stark image of the revolver creates a sense of tension and unease, inviting viewers to confront the uncomfortable realities of gun violence in society.As with much of Warhol's work, Gun Painting raises important questions about the nature of art and its role in shaping public discourse. By presenting a familiar yet controversial image in a new context, Warhol challenges viewers to confront their own attitudes towards violence and to consider the broader social and political implications of gun culture.Overall, Andy Warhol's Gun Painting from 1982 is a powerful and thought-provoking artwork that continues to resonate with audiences today. Through his bold imagery and provocative subject matter, Warhol invites viewers to engage with complex issues surrounding violence, power, and the human condition, prompting reflection and dialogue long after the paint has dried. Andy Warhol Guns and Knives prints for sale are from his 1981–82 series — among his most unsettling works, applying his signature deadpan neutrality to weapons imagery. [Enquire about availability →](/andy-warhol)

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Auction History

Andy Warhol - Guns

Guns · Andy Warhol · Christie's · 2001-05 · $68,150

Andy Warhol - Top Gun

Top Gun · Andy Warhol · Christie's · 2006-04 · $43,200

Andy Warhol - Untitled (Gun), from the 'Guns and Knives' series

Untitled (Gun), from the 'Guns and Knives' series · Andy Warhol · Christie's · 2020-11 · $5,904

Andy Warhol - Guns, triptych

Guns, triptych · Andy Warhol · Heritage Auctions · 2017-11 · $2,000

Andy Warhol - Untitled (Hopkins & Allen Vest Pocket Derringer Gun)

Untitled (Hopkins & Allen Vest Pocket Derringer Gun) · Andy Warhol · Wright · 2016-09 · $1,500

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About Andy Warhol

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.

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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.

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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.

Andy Warhol Prints For Sale

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.

Andy Warhol Cars Prints For Sale

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.

Andy Warhol Late Paintings and Works on Paper

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 For Sale

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 F.S. II.7 (1966) — the iconic fist-to-chin composition in vivid Pop colourways
  • Self Portrait F.S. II.12–22 (1978) — nine large-format prints; auction results regularly $80,000–$250,000
  • Self Portrait with Fright Wig (1986) — produced a year before his death; widely regarded as his definitive late statement
  • Camouflage Self Portrait F.S. II.316 (1986) — the artist dissolved into his own imagery

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.

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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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