Andy Warhol - Original 1970s Edition Screenprint

1976

The Holy Grail of Warhol’s "Authorized Paradox"

This is not a modern reproduction. This is a rare, original 1970s Sunday B. Morning screen print—the only series where Andy Warhol was personally involved by providing the original screens and color codes to his Belgian collaborators. While the market is flooded with later 91.5 cm reprints, this 84.5 x 84.5 cm format is the hallmark of the authentic first-era editions.

The work is signed, dated and includes a hand-written inscription: 

"This is not by me. Andy Warhol '76"

Verso stamped with : Fill in your signature and Published by Sunday B.Morning.

Signed in 1976, this inscription acts as Warhol’s legendary, ironic "blessing" of the work. During the mid-70s, Warhol was at the height of his social and artistic fame. By signing these works with a denial of authorship, he created a conceptual masterpiece that challenged the very definition of "original" art.

One of only ~25 known versions featuring this specific handwritten text.

Research indicates that only approximately 25 versions of this specific handwritten-text inscription exist within this original series. Finding an example with the '76 date is an incredible rarity, marking it as a true vintage artifact from the original production decade.

This work boasts an impeccable provenance, originating from the George Mulder Foundation. George Mulder was a close personal friend and a world-renowned publisher for both Andy Warhol and Keith Haring. Mulder was the key link between Warhol’s New York Factory and the European art market. This provenance guarantees that the work was handled and signed within Warhol’s most trusted inner circle.

The work is professionally framed, in a custom-made black wooden frame with Plexiglas® Optical HC, offering UV protection, scratch resistance, and minimal reflection.

Sheet size : 84.5 x 84.5 cm

Size framed : approx. 100 x 100 cm

Andy Warhol (1928–1987) was one of the most influential artists of the 20th century and a leading figure of Pop Art. He became famous for his iconic images of consumer culture, celebrities, and mass production, such as the Campbell’s Soup Cans and portraits of Marilyn Monroe.

Warhol blurred the boundaries between art and commerce, developing a distinctive style using silkscreen printing, repetition, and bold colors. His work is held in major museum collections worldwide and remains a cornerstone of the international art market

Authenticity and provenance guaranteed.
Delivered with a certificate of authenticity.
Worldwide shipping, tax-friendly to the USA and EU countries.
Custom handmade framing available on request.