Andy Warhol Rare Vintage Original. Black & White Photograph. This original, vintage black and white photographic print of the photographer Christopher Makos created by Andy Warhol in the 1980s comes directly from the artists estate. This photo captures a candid and intimate moment between Warhol and his close friend Christopher Makos. For much of his life Warhol rarely left his house without a camera, obsessively documenting everything around him, from the banal to the iconic. Warhol’s photography reveals his discerning eye and his passion for life through the moments he chose to memorialize as works of art. He used photography in much the same way Instagram is used today. Proceeds directly benefit the non-profit charitable organization he founded. Artist: Andy Warhol Title. 1980 Media: Black and white print photograph Dimensions: 10 x 8 inches. 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. Q: Who is Matchfire? Matchfire is a promotional agency which helps define client brand promotional strategy through auctions, delivers creative design, and manages operations of feature online auctions for maximum visibility of well-known brands, media companies, charities, nonprofits, public relations firms and advertising agencies. Fixed price listings do not require prequalification. Q: Is the campaign open internationally? A: Unless otherwise noted above the campaign is open worldwide. Q: Will a receipt be provided? Warranties: It is the buyers responsibility to preview any item(s) and determine condition, authenticity, and content. While descriptions are believed to be accurate, neither Matchfire nor its employees, agents, or contractors provide any warranties or guarantees, express or implied, as to the genuineness, authenticity, or accuracy of description, condition, or defect, if any, of the item(s) auctioned and will not be held responsible for discrepancies or inaccuracies in item descriptions provided. The Andy Warhol Foundation has incurred costs associated with this sale which may be reconciled from the proceeds it receives. This practice is illegal and carries legal consequences in many areas. Please note that due to the nature of high profile auctions, we have occasionally experienced attempted fraud through the use of second chance offers. The item “Andy Warhol Rare Vintage Original Christopher Makos B&W Photograph FL05.02273″ is in sale since Saturday, March 20, 2021. This item is in the category “Art\Art Photographs”. The seller is “andy.warhol.foundation” and is located in San Luis Obispo, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Size: Small (up to 12in.)
- Listed By: The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts
- Date of Creation: 1970-1989
- Color Type: Black & White
- Year: c.1980
- Width (Inches): 10
- Color: Black and white
- Subject: Men
- Originality: Original
- Height (Inches): 8