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      • TANYA BAXTER CONTEMPORARY
        LONDON & HONG KONG

      • Andy Warhol (1928-1987), Queen Elizabeth II, from: Reigning Queens , F.S. II 337 (Blue), 1985 
      • Andy Warhol (1928-1987), Queen Elizabeth II, from: Reigning Queens , 

        F.S. II 337 (Blue), 1985 

        Screen print on Lenox Museum Board, Edition of 40

        Signed and numbered by the artist 

        100 x 80 cm

        £420,000 plus any applicable taxes

         

        Andy Warhol addresses his fascination with the extremes of social hierarchy in this series of Reigning Queens, specifically with the iconography of Queen Elizabeth II. This is the perfect example of Warhol's ability to transform the entire medium of traditional portraiture and translate it to contemporary, political relevance. Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom was originally created in 1985 as part of a portfolio of 16 screen prints on Lenox Museum Board. It is from a limited edition series in which Warhol also featured Queen Beatrix, Queen Margrethe II, and Queen Ntombi Twala. This portrait of the Queen details Warhol's playfulness with line and colour while also exhibiting his view on conventional portraiture. Her elegant features continue to be accented by the drawn line of Warhol's hand while prominent pixilation of the print details elaborate shading and highlights of the portrait.


        Frayda Feldman describes this series best:
        “Warhol intended his portraits to be seen – as vanitas images, history paintings, or simply glamour poses – he did more than any other artist to revitalise the practice of portraiture, brining renewed attention to it in the avant- garde art world. He reflected the desires and dreams of a new decade and expanded his cast to include the latest characters from the world of sports, television, and politics and also dramatically escalated his portrait commissions”.


        Provenance:

        Andy Warhol Foundation 

        Lococo Fine Art, St. Louis 

        US Private Collection-Guy Hepner 

        Monaco Collector

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        Tanya Baxter Contemporary was founded in 1995, first in Hong Kong and three years later in Chelsea, London. They showcase Post-War Modern, Modern British and Contemporary Art from both East and West. Alongside blue-chip artists, the gallery champions mid-career artists and fosters emerging artistic talents. Tanya Baxter Contemporary have curated many exhibitions including at The Royal Academy, The Saatchi Gallery, and Lancaster House.

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