
25 Cats Named Sam
20 works

Uncle Sam F.S. II 259 from Myths, 1981
Screen print with diamond dust on Lenox Museum Board
38 x 38 in 96.5 x 96.5 cm
Edition of 200 plus 30 AP, 5 PP, 5 EP , 30 TP
In Andy Warhol's Uncle Sam from the Myths portfolio, the artist presents a vibrant and iconic representation of the quintessential American figure without overtly relying on the typical visual cues associated with the character. Through bold colors, repetition, and Warhol's signature style, the image of Uncle Sam becomes both a celebration and a critique of American identity and mythology. Using his distinctive silkscreen technique, Warhol transforms the familiar image of Uncle Sam into a larger-than-life symbol, echoing the way in which American culture often amplifies and mythologizes its national icons. The repetition of the image emphasizes its ubiquity in the collective consciousness, while the vivid hues infuse the portrayal with a sense of dynamism and vitality. By stripping away the traditional trappings of Uncle Sam—such as the top hat and the "I want you" finger-pointing gesture—Warhol challenges viewers to reconsider their preconceived notions of patriotism and national identity. In doing so, he invites us to interrogate the complexities and contradictions inherent in the myth of Uncle Sam and what it means to be "American." Furthermore, the Myths portfolio as a whole reflects Warhol's fascination with celebrity and fame, positioning Uncle Sam alongside other iconic figures such as Marilyn Monroe and Superman. In this context, Uncle Sam becomes just another character in the pantheon of American mythologies, subject to the same processes of idolization and commodification. Overall, Andy Warhol's Uncle Sam from the Myths portfolio offers a thought-provoking meditation on the construction and deconstruction of national identity. Through his innovative reimagining of this familiar symbol, Warhol encourages viewers to engage critically with the myths and legends that shape our understanding of ourselves and our place in the world.
Price on Application

Uncle Sam, from Myths · Andy Warhol · Christie's · 2025-02 · $75,600

Rare Uncle Sam (from Myths) · Andy Warhol · Wright · 2021-07 · $56,250

Uncle Sam, from the Myths portfolio · Andy Warhol · Heritage Auctions · 2023-10 · $51,250

Superman, The Witch, Santa Claus, Mammy, Mickey Mouse, Howdy Doody, Dracula, The Shadow, The Star and Uncle Sam · Andy Warhol · Rago · 2018-11 · $50,000

Uncle Sam, from Myths · Andy Warhol · Heritage Auctions · 2023-11 · $42,500


Andy Warhol
Dracula F.S. II 264, from Myths
1981

Andy Warhol
Dracula Trial Proof TP 7/30 from Myths
1981

Andy Warhol
Howdy Doody F.S. II 263, from Myths
1981

Andy Warhol
Howdy Doody Trial Proof TP 19/30 from Myths
1981

Andy Warhol
Howdy Doody Trial Proof TP 2/30 from Myths
1981

Andy Warhol
Mammy F.S. II 262, from Myths
1981

Andy Warhol
Mickey Mouse F.S. II 265, from Myths
1981

Andy Warhol
Myths F.S. II 258-267
1981

Andy Warhol
Santa Claus from Myths
1981

Andy Warhol
Santa Claus Trial Proof TP 17/30 from Myths
1981

Andy Warhol
Superman F.S. II 260, from Myths
1981

Andy Warhol
Superman Trial Proof TP 19/30 from Myths
1981

Andy Warhol
Superman Trial Proof TP 26/30 from Myths
1981

Andy Warhol
The Shadow F.S. II 267, from Myths
1981

Andy Warhol
The Star F.S. II 258, from Myths
1981

Andy Warhol
The Star Trial Proof TP 6/30 from Myths
1981

Andy Warhol
The Witch F.S II 261 from Myths
1981

Andy Warhol
The Witch Trial Proof TP 17/30 from Myths
1981

Andy Warhol
Uncle Sam Trial Proof TP 2/30 from Myths
1981
Created in 1981, Andy Warhol's Myths portfolio (Feldman & Schellmann II.257–266) is one of the most conceptually ambitious print projects of his later career. Across ten prints, Warhol assembled a complete survey of twentieth-century American cultural mythology — the fictional, folkloric and commercial figures that populated the collective imagination of his generation.
The portfolio brings together ten icons drawn from film, television, advertising, comic books and folklore: Mickey Mouse, Howdy Doody, The Star (Greta Garbo as Mata Hari), Mammy, Santa Claus, The Shadow, Dracula, The Witch, Superman and Uncle Sam. Taken together, they form a deliberate catalogue of modern American myth — the characters through which a nation told stories about heroism, fear, commerce and fantasy. Warhol treats these invented figures with the same iconographic gravity he once gave to Marilyn or Mao, suggesting that in the American century, fictional characters had become as culturally potent as any real person.
One of the most celebrated images, The Shadow, incorporates Warhol's own silhouette — a characteristically sly act of self-mythologising that places the artist among his pantheon of cultural phantoms.
Each print in Myths measures 38 × 38 inches and is printed on Lenox Museum Board, frequently embellished with diamond dust for a glittering, tactile surface. The portfolio was published by Ronald Feldman Fine Arts, New York, and printed by Rupert Jasen Smith, New York — Warhol's principal printer of the 1980s.
The edition structure is important for collectors to understand:
The trial proofs ("TP") carry a significant premium over the standard unsigned edition. Because each trial proof explores an alternative colourway, these impressions are effectively unique works and are prized accordingly by sophisticated collectors. When evaluating a Myths print, the distinction between a signed edition impression, an unsigned impression and a trial proof is the single most important factor in valuation.
Complete Myths portfolios are rare and command a substantial premium when they appear, but individual prints remain widely accessible, making the series an attractive entry point into Warhol's 1980s output. Pricing varies considerably by image, edition type and condition — with Mickey Mouse, Superman and Santa Claus at the upper end, and trial proofs achieving the strongest results of all. The series is increasingly recognised by the market as evidence of Warhol's continued cultural acuity in the final decade of his life, and demand has strengthened accordingly.
Authentic Myths prints are documented in Feldman & Schellmann (II.257–266) and should display the correct dimensions, Lenox Museum Board support, and — for the signed edition — Warhol's pencil signature and numbering. Trial proofs are annotated "TP" and require careful verification. As always, provenance, condition reporting and catalogue references are essential, and we advise acquiring only impressions with verifiable documentation.
Guy Hepner handles Myths prints across the full range of images and edition types, from accessible single prints to rare trial proofs and complete portfolios. Whether you are drawn to Mickey Mouse, Superman or a specific trial-proof colourway, our specialists can advise on availability, edition distinctions and current market value. View available Andy Warhol Myths prints for sale or contact the gallery to discuss a particular image.

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.
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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.
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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.
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