ANDY WARHOL "SHOES" POLAROID, 1980
Andy Warhol began using the big-shot Polaroid camera in 1971 and continued using it religiously until his death in 1987. Despite the camera being discontinued in 1973, he continued to use it to capture the actors, artists, dancers, politicians, socialites, and Factory members of his world.
Warhol's Polaroids were often used as preparatory works for his iconic portraits and other artworks. They also revealed his immediate personal vision, chronicling his surroundings and social life.
Shoes were a recurring motif throughout Warhol's oeuvre and helped launch his career and reputation. He became synonymous with shoes in the mid-1950s after a successful ad campaign for Miller & Sons.
See an early example of Warhol's shoe drawings here.
In the 1980s, he revisited the theme for the Diamond Dust Shoes series–a campaign for his friend Halston's fashion line. This polaroid was likely a study for that series.
Depicting a collection of heels, this Polaroid is a glamorous and playfully composition. Shot from above, we can see the full form of each shoe, from the heels to the pointed toes. Their textures are highlighted by a characteristic strong flash, the metallic and patent elements glowing.
This Polaroid comes from Warhol's important and glamorous last chapter. With its inclusion of shoes–arguably one of his most important motifs–this Polaroid would make a wonderful addition to any new or existing collection.
As the Warhol market continues to gallop to a stratosphere beyond, there are fewer and fewer examples of unique, original works accessibly priced.
Questions about this piece? Contact us or call +1.416.704.1720.
Untitled "Shoes"
USA, 1980
Unique polaroid print (Polacolor 2)
Embossed signature / copyright, lower edge
Estate of Andy Warhol stamp verso
Overall very good condition.
Provenance: The Estate of Andy Warhol, The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc.
Original: $9,500.00
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ANDY WARHOL "SHOES" POLAROID, 1980
Andy Warhol began using the big-shot Polaroid camera in 1971 and continued using it religiously until his death in 1987. Despite the camera being discontinued in 1973, he continued to use it to capture the actors, artists, dancers, politicians, socialites, and Factory members of his world.
Warhol's Polaroids were often used as preparatory works for his iconic portraits and other artworks. They also revealed his immediate personal vision, chronicling his surroundings and social life.
Shoes were a recurring motif throughout Warhol's oeuvre and helped launch his career and reputation. He became synonymous with shoes in the mid-1950s after a successful ad campaign for Miller & Sons.
See an early example of Warhol's shoe drawings here.
In the 1980s, he revisited the theme for the Diamond Dust Shoes series–a campaign for his friend Halston's fashion line. This polaroid was likely a study for that series.
Depicting a collection of heels, this Polaroid is a glamorous and playfully composition. Shot from above, we can see the full form of each shoe, from the heels to the pointed toes. Their textures are highlighted by a characteristic strong flash, the metallic and patent elements glowing.
This Polaroid comes from Warhol's important and glamorous last chapter. With its inclusion of shoes–arguably one of his most important motifs–this Polaroid would make a wonderful addition to any new or existing collection.
As the Warhol market continues to gallop to a stratosphere beyond, there are fewer and fewer examples of unique, original works accessibly priced.
Questions about this piece? Contact us or call +1.416.704.1720.
Untitled "Shoes"
USA, 1980
Unique polaroid print (Polacolor 2)
Embossed signature / copyright, lower edge
Estate of Andy Warhol stamp verso
Overall very good condition.
Provenance: The Estate of Andy Warhol, The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc.
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Andy Warhol began using the big-shot Polaroid camera in 1971 and continued using it religiously until his death in 1987. Despite the camera being discontinued in 1973, he continued to use it to capture the actors, artists, dancers, politicians, socialites, and Factory members of his world.
Warhol's Polaroids were often used as preparatory works for his iconic portraits and other artworks. They also revealed his immediate personal vision, chronicling his surroundings and social life.
Shoes were a recurring motif throughout Warhol's oeuvre and helped launch his career and reputation. He became synonymous with shoes in the mid-1950s after a successful ad campaign for Miller & Sons.
See an early example of Warhol's shoe drawings here.
In the 1980s, he revisited the theme for the Diamond Dust Shoes series–a campaign for his friend Halston's fashion line. This polaroid was likely a study for that series.
Depicting a collection of heels, this Polaroid is a glamorous and playfully composition. Shot from above, we can see the full form of each shoe, from the heels to the pointed toes. Their textures are highlighted by a characteristic strong flash, the metallic and patent elements glowing.
This Polaroid comes from Warhol's important and glamorous last chapter. With its inclusion of shoes–arguably one of his most important motifs–this Polaroid would make a wonderful addition to any new or existing collection.
As the Warhol market continues to gallop to a stratosphere beyond, there are fewer and fewer examples of unique, original works accessibly priced.
Questions about this piece? Contact us or call +1.416.704.1720.
Untitled "Shoes"
USA, 1980
Unique polaroid print (Polacolor 2)
Embossed signature / copyright, lower edge
Estate of Andy Warhol stamp verso
Overall very good condition.
Provenance: The Estate of Andy Warhol, The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc.
