Print Guide: Andy Warhol Purple Cows (F & S II.17A) For Sale: Andy Warhol’s Purple Cows (1967) print guide. Learn about value, edition details, and how to buy or sell this rare early Warhol print with Andipa Editions. See price and availability below.

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    Andy Warhol Purple Cows (F & S II.17A)

    Purple Cows is a 1967 print by Andy Warhol from the portfolio Stamped Indelibly, a collection of 15 works experimenting with handmade rubber stamps. Created before Warhol fully embraced silkscreen, the portfolio reveals an important transitional moment in his Pop Art practice. Featuring a row of twenty vividly coloured purple cows, the print exemplifies Warhol’s fascination with repetition, seriality, and the transformation of ordinary subjects into bold visual statements. Playful yet conceptually rigorous, Purple Cows reflects Warhol’s enduring interest in duplication and his ability to elevate the mundane into an enduring Pop icon.

     

    Artist: Andy Warhol
    Title: Purple Cows
    Year: 1967
    Catalogue Raisonné:     Feldman & Schellmann Andy Warhol Prints: a Catalogue Raisonné 1962-1987, (F & S II.17 A)
    Medium: Rubber stamp print on Rives paper
    Edition:  225 signed as follows: approximately 203 signed with a rubber stamp, 20 signed with a rubber stamp and signed in pencil lower right, 2 signed in pencil lower right. Published in the bound portfolio “Stamped Indelibly,” containing fifteen works by fourteen artists, which is numbered on the colophon page
    Size: 24.1x 16.5 cm (9.5 x 6.5 inches)
    Printer: William Katz, New York
    Publisher: Indianakatz, New York

     

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  • About Andy Warhol Purple Cows

    Produced in 1967, Purple Cows highlights Andy Warhol’s early experimentation with rubber stamp techniques, a precursor to his signature silkscreen process. Part of the Stamped Indelibly portfolio, the work presents twenty identical purple cows arranged in a tight horizontal row. The repetition creates a rhythmic, almost hypnotic visual effect, while the unexpected colour lends the farm animal a playful absurdity. By isolating and multiplying a commonplace motif, Warhol challenges traditional hierarchies of subject matter, transforming the pastoral into Pop Art spectacle. The cow had already emerged as a recurring theme in Warhol’s oeuvre, notably in his large-scale, brightly coloured Cow prints. In Purple Cows, the dense clustering anticipates later works such as S&H Green Stamps, reinforcing Warhol’s commitment to serial imagery and his talent for finding beauty and impact in the everyday.

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  • Andy Warhol Purple Cows Detail

    Edition Notes: 

    Purple Cows was published in an edition of 225. Published in the bound portfolio “Stamped Indelibly,” containing fifteen works by fourteen artists, which is numbered on the colophon page. Generally, proofs and standard edition examples can differ in market value depending on rarity and condition. 

     

    Signature:

    The print is signed as follows: approximately 203 signed with a rubber stamp, 20 signed with a rubber stamp and signed in pencil lower right, 2 signed in pencil lower right. 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 Purple Cows, 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 Purple Cows 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 Purple Cows Andy Warhol's first print?

    No, Purple Cows is not Andy Warhol's first print. It was created several years after he had already established his reputation with his most famous print series.

     

    Is Purple Cows signed by Andy Warhol?

    225 signed as follows: approximately 203 signed with a rubber stamp, 20 signed with a rubber stamp and signed in pencil lower right, 2 signed in pencil lower right. 

     

    How rare is Andy Warhol's Purple Cows?

    Andy Warhol’s Purple Cows is considered a rare and unique piece within his print catalogue, largely because it deviates from his standard silkscreen method and was produced in a relatively small edition.

     

    Can Andipa Editions source Purple Cows privately?

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

     

    How much is Andy Warhol's Purple Cows 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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