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  • Andy Warhol Mao (F & S II.125A for sale

    Andy Warhol Mao (F & S II.125A)

    Mao (1974) is a screenprint on wallpaper by Andy Warhol depicting Mao Zedong, Chairman of the People’s Republic of China. The work belongs to a pivotal moment in Warhol’s career when political imagery and global power figures became central to his practice. Between 1973 and 1974, Warhol produced nearly 200 silkscreen paintings of Mao, reflecting his fascination with propaganda, mass reproduction, and the cult of leadership. By translating Mao’s highly circulated official portrait into the language of Pop Art, Warhol interrogates the relationship between political authority, media saturation, and image-making.

     

    Artist: Andy Warhol
    Title: Mao 
    Year: 1974
    Catalogue Raisonné:     Feldman & Schellmann Andy Warhol Prints: a Catalogue Raisonné 1962-1987, (F & S II.125A)
    Medium: Screenprint on wallpaper
    Edition:  Unlimited edition with approximately 100 signed in felt pen in 1979
    Size: 101.9 x 74.9 cm (33.5 x 29.5 inches)
    Printer: Bill Miller's Wallpaper Studio, New York
    Publisher: Factory Additions, New York

     

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  • About Andy Warhol Mao

    Following the historic visit of U.S. President Richard Nixon to China, Mao’s image gained renewed prominence in American consciousness. Warhol himself remarked on China’s suppression of individuality, noting that “the only picture they ever have is of Mao Zedong.” Unlike his monumental Mao canvases and earlier 1973 portfolio, this 1974 wallpaper print adopts a more intimate approach, utilising Warhol’s signature blotted-line drawing technique. Mao’s face becomes the focal point, dramatically heightened with vivid purple tones. This expressive colouration disrupts the rigidity of the original propagandistic source, subtly rebelling against the uniformity Warhol associated with the regime. As with other political works—such as Vote McGovern and later depictions of Lenin—Warhol examines how repetition and mass media construct modern political iconography.

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    Edition Notes: 

    Mao was published as an unlimited edition with appoximately 100 signed impressions. Generally, proofs and standard edition examples can differ in market value depending on rarity and condition. Published for a Warholexhibiton at the Musée Galleiera, Paris, France, Februuary 13-March 18, 1974.

     

    Signature:

    There are approximatley 100 impressions signed in felt tip pen in 1979.. 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 Cooking Pot, 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 Mao 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 Mao Andy Warhol's first print?

    No, Andy Warhol's Mao is not his first print. Released in 1974, this work is actually a later, specific screenprint on wallpaper. It followed a major series of 10 Mao screen prints created in 1972.

     

    Is Mao signed by Andy Warhol?

    There are approximately 100 impressions hand-signed in felt tip pen in 1979.

     

    How rare is Andy Warhol's Mao?

    Andy Warhol's Mao is a rare, iconic screenprint on wallpaper rather than traditional paper, featuring a hand-drawn, purple-toned image of Chairman Mao Zedong.

     

    Can Andipa Editions source Mao privately?

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

     

    How much is Andy Warhol's Mao 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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    Andipa Editions has six decades of experience advising collectors across the world on the acquisition of important prints by Andy Warhol. If Mao is not currently available, we can actively source this work privately, conduct full due diligence, prepare condition reports, and manage all logistics, including framing, insured shipping, and international delivery to ensure it reaches you safely and smoothly.

     

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