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This original self-published promotional book of offset lithographs was created by Andy Warhol in 1956. Entitled "In The Bottom of My Garden" the book comes directly from the artist's estate. While there is no text, the title is a quippy reference to "There are Fairies at the Bottom of Our Garden" a lyric from a song well known in New York's gay community at the time. Most of the illustrations show little putti frolicking mischievously. The book features 20 illustrations, one of which is hand-colored. This is a unique opportunity to purchase a self-published book 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: In the Bottom of My Garden
Year: 1956
Media: Complete book of 20 offset lithographs, including one with hand-coloring, with the original cardboard cover
Dimensions: 8 5/8 x 11 1/8 inches
Artwork comes with a certificate of provenance from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts.
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.
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