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    Andy Warhol Joseph Beuys in Memoriam (F & S II.371)

    Joseph Beuys in Memoriam is a screenprint by Andy Warhol created to honour the German conceptual artist Joseph Beuys following his death that same year. Revisiting a portrait image first used in Warhol’s 1980 Beuys portfolio, this commemorative print is distinguished by its striking camouflage overlay. Produced during the final year of Warhol’s life, the work carries a profound emotional resonance, marking a rare and personal tribute within his oeuvre and reflecting a mutual respect between two towering figures of post-war art.

     

    Artist: Andy Warhol
    Title: Joseph Beuys in Memoriam
    Year: 1986
    Catalogue Raisonné:     Feldman & Schellmann Andy Warhol Prints: a Catalogue Raisonné 1962-1987, (F & S II.371)
    Medium: Screenprint on Arches 88 Paper
    Edition:  90 numbered examples, plus proofs
    Size: 81.3 x 61 cm (32 x 24 inches)
    Printer: Rupert Jasen Smith, New York
    Publisher: Galerie Bernd Klüser, Munich, Germany; Editions Schellmann, Munich, Germany/ New York.

     

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  • About Andy Warhol Joseph Beuys in Memoriam

    Beuys appears in his familiar bowler hat, his expression austere and contemplative, while a dense camouflage pattern engulfs the entire composition. The motif,later central to Warhol’s Camouflage series, introduces a paradox: camouflage conceals, whereas portraiture traditionally reveals. Warhol had used the same pattern in his Camouflage Self-Portrait (1986), created shortly before his own death, deepening the work’s elegiac tone. The all-over surface also signals Warhol’s growing engagement with painterly abstraction, echoing ideas associated with Abstract Expressionism and even recalling the immersive surfaces of Claude Monet. Unlike earlier posthumous celebrity portraits, this tribute feels intimate. Though stylistically different, Warhol the Pop icon and Beuys the activist conceptualist, the two artists shared international stature, making this memorial both personal and historically significant.

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    Edition Notes: 

    Joseph Beuys in Memoriam was published in an edition of 90 impressions, plus proofs, 30 numbered in Roman numerals, signed and numbered in pencil lower left. There are 26 TP signed in pencil and unnumbered. Generally, proofs and standard edition examples can differ in market value depending on rarity and condition. 

     

    Signature:

    The signed in pencil lower left. The presence and clarity of the embossed signature is an important factor and feature in authentication and value assessment.

     

    Condition:

    Given the age and rarity of Joseph Beuys in Memoriam, condition is a critical factor in determining value. Each example we handle is carefully examined for foxing, time-staining, handling marks, edge wear, or tears, all of which can impact desirability and price.

     

    Provenance:

    Where possible, provenance is researched and documented: exhibition history, collection records, and publication references can significantly enhance confidence and value for collectors.

     

    Pricing and Value Guidance:

    Due to scarcity and private market activity, prices for Andy Warhol's Joseph Beuys in Memoriam, can vary widely. As a general guide, values are influenced by: overall condition; edition size; whether it's signed; proof versus standard edition; provenance; and current market demand for early Warhol prints. 

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    FAQs

    Is Joseph Beuys in Memoriam Andy Warhol's first print?

    No, Joseph Beuys in Memoriam  is not Andy Warhol's first print of the German artist, but rather a final tribute print created shortly after Beuys' death.


     

    Is Joseph Beuys in Memoriam signed by Andy Warhol?

    The print is signed in pencil lower left, rather than hand-signed.

     

    How rare is Andy Warhol's Joseph Beuys in Memoriam?

    Joseph Beuys in Memoriam is a rare, high-demand screenprint with a limited edition of 90, plus 30 Roman numeral impressions.

     

    Can Andipa Editions source Joseph Beuys in Memoriam privately?

    Yes. We regularly source this print for collectors through our private and trusted network.

     

    How much is Andy Warhol's Joseph Beuys in MemoriamI worth?

    Values vary based on condition, edition type, and provenance. Please do contact Andipa Editions for current market guidance; we'd be delighted to assist you.

     

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