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Andy Warhol Rare Original 1954 Happy Bug Day Offset Lithograph on Paper

This rare lithograph by Andy Warhol from 1954 entitled “Happy Bug Day” comes directly from the artist’s estate. Before becoming an internationally famous artist and cultural icon, Andy Warhol was a highly successful commercial illustrator for a variety of clients including Harper’s Bazaar, Tiffany & Co. and Vogue, among others. He became well known for his “blotted line” technique which gave each drawing a distinctive touch. In the 1950s, Warhol translated his unique blotted line technique into a lithographic process. Already showcasing his interest in graphic reproduction, Warhol used this technique to make books, invitations and personal projects to be given as gifts to friends and clients. This lithograph transforms various insects from creepy-crawlies to creatures of delight. This is a unique opportunity to purchase a lithograph from Warhol’s personal collection.

Proceeds directly benefit the non-profit charitable organization he founded with the mission to advance the visual arts. Since its inception in 1987, The Andy Warhol Foundation has been a stalwart advocate for freedom of expression, supporting work that is experimental and challenging in nature and from communities that have been historically marginalized.

Artist: Andy Warhol
Title: Happy Bug Day
Year: 1954
Media: Offset lithograph on paper
Dimensions: 14 x 9 3/8 inches

The sale of this artwork directly benefits the work of the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. The Andy Warhol Foundation was established in 1987 in accordance with Andy Warhol's will for the advancement of the visual arts. Through their grant making initiatives, the Foundation supports the creation, presentation and documentation of contemporary visual art, particularly work that is experimental, under-recognized, or challenging in nature.