Andy Warhol (1928-1987)

Portrait of Robert Fleischer

Details

Andy Warhol (1928-1987)
Portrait of Robert Fleischer
signed 'Andy Warhol' (lower right)
collage
18 x 14 in. (45.8 x 35.6 cm.)
Executed in 1957.

Provenance

Robert Fleisher (acquired from the artist, 1957)
By descent to the present owner.

Exhibited

Stuttgart, Württembergischer Kunstverein; Düsseldorf, Städtische Kunsthalle; Kunsthalle Bremen; Munich, Städtische Galerie im Lenbachhaus; Berlin, Haus am Waldsee; and Vienna, Museum Moderner Kunst, Museum des 20. Jahrhunderts, Andy Warhol - Das zeichnerische Werk 1942-1975, 1976.

Lot Essay

A stationery and antiques buyer for Bergdorf Goodman, Robert Fleisher hired Andy Warhol to do freelance work--they were also close friends. The present lot was acquired at the time of its creation and has remained in the family collection since that time.

Portrait of Robert Fleischer

Lot Essay

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