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Shadows I F.S. II 207, 1979
Screen print in a unique color combination with diamond dust on Arches 88 wove paper
43 1/8 x 30 1/2 in 109.5 x 77.5 cm
Edition of 15 plus 2 AP
Andy Warhol's "Shadows" series, created in 1978-79, is a monumental work in the artist's oeuvre, often viewed through the lens of abstraction, a departure from his more recognizable pop art imagery of celebrities and consumer goods. This series consists of 102 canvases, each measuring 76 x 52 inches, presenting a dramatic departure from Warhol's earlier work by delving into the abstract and thematic complexities of darkness and light.The "Shadows" series is characterized by its repetitive use of a shadowy motif, which was derived from photographs taken in Warhol's studio, the Factory. These images were then silkscreened onto canvas, employing a method that Warhol had perfected over the years, blending mechanical reproduction with artistic creation. The series is notable for its vibrant use of color, with each canvas featuring different hues that juxtapose the dark shadow shapes with bright, almost electric backgrounds, creating a striking visual effect.Warhol's "Shadows" diverges from his more literal representations, offering no clear narrative or singular interpretation. Instead, the series can be seen as an exploration of abstraction, repetition, and the interplay between light and dark. This thematic concern with shadows can be interpreted in various ways: as a meditation on mortality, the fleeting nature of fame (a recurring theme in Warhol's work), or the duality inherent in much of human experience.The series was initially displayed in a unique manner, with the canvases installed edge to edge around the perimeter of a gallery, creating an immersive environment for the viewer. This installation method underscored the series' departure from traditional painting and sculpture, positioning it within the realm of environmental art and making the experience of the work as significant as its visual content."Shadows" is often viewed in the context of Warhol's broader artistic legacy, illustrating his versatility as an artist and his ability to transcend the boundaries of pop art. It reflects his ongoing experimentation with the art-making process, the use of new media and technologies, and his profound impact on the visual culture of the 20th century. This series, with its enigmatic beauty and conceptual depth, remains a powerful testament to Warhol's innovation and artistic vision.
Price on Application

Shadows II · Andy Warhol · Christie's · 2019-04 · $300,000

Shadows II · Andy Warhol · Christie's · 2015-05 · $245,000

Shadows II · Andy Warhol · Sotheby's · 2016-09 · $162,302

Shadows I · Andy Warhol · Christie's · 2013-05 · $159,750

Shadows I (F. & S. 204) · Andy Warhol · Christie's · 2006-05 · $120,000

Andy Warhol's Shadows stands apart in his body of work — a meditation on absence, repetition, and abstraction that feels almost nothing like the Soup Cans or Marilyns, yet is unmistakably his. Created in 1978–79, the series comprised 102 large-scale canvases originally installed as a continuous environment at Heiner Friedrich's Dia Art Foundation in New York. Individual Shadows silkscreens for sale at Guy Hepner offer collectors a rare entry point into this understated masterpiece.
The four primary Shadows prints (FS II.203–206, 1979) distil the installation's moody tension into works on paper. Each presents the same anonymous shadow — source ambiguous, meaning open — rendered in contrasting colour fields. Where Warhol's consumer icons are immediately legible, the Shadows refuse narrative. They are, as he described them, "disco décor" — though critics have read in them everything from mortality to the surveillance of celebrity.
The series was produced in an edition of 36 with 10 artist's proofs per image, screenprint and diamond dust on Lenox Museum Board, each measuring approximately 40 × 40 inches. The diamond dust — a Warhol signature from this period — catches light and creates a quiet glamour at odds with the images' psychological undertow.
FS II.203 (black shadow on grey-blue ground) and FS II.205 (warm amber against deep navy) are among the most collected individual prints. Their tonal restraint makes them exceptional in both domestic and institutional settings, pairing naturally with both contemporary and modernist collections.
Market demand for the Shadows series has grown steadily as collectors recognise its place in Warhol's late-period output — a body of work that includes the Oxidation Paintings and Skulls, all circling questions of impermanence. The Shadows sit at the intersection of Pop and Minimalism, a crossover that appeals to a broad collecting audience.
Andy Warhol Shadows prints for sale at Guy Hepner are offered with Certificate of Authenticity from the Andy Warhol Foundation and full condition reports. For collectors seeking a Warhol that rewards sustained looking, the Shadows series is essential.

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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