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    Andy Warhol Red Lenin (F & S II.403)

    Red Lenin is a powerful late-career screenprint by Andy Warhol depicting Soviet revolutionary leader Vladimir Lenin. Conceived as a vivid red counterpart to a black-ground version, the work was created more than half a century after Lenin’s death and during the final years of the USSR. In this striking Pop Art portrait, Warhol appropriates a politically charged historical image and shifts the emphasis from ideology to visual impact, celebrity, and power. The result is a bold fusion of politics and fame, two themes that consistently fascinated the artist throughout his career.

     

    Artist: Andy Warhol
    Title: Red Lenin
    Year: 1987
    Catalogue Raisonné:     Feldman & Schellmann Andy Warhol Prints: a Catalogue Raisonné 1962-1987, (F & S II.403)
    Medium: Screenprint on Arches 88 Paper.
    Edition:  120 numbered examples, plus proofs
    Size:  100 x 74.9 cm (39.4 x 29.5 inches)
    Printer: Rupert Jasen Smith, New York
    Publisher: Andy Warhol, New York

     

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  • About Andy Warhol Red Lenin

    Set against an intense red background, Lenin’s dark suit dissolves into shadow, causing his face and hand to emerge with dramatic force. The saturated scarlet references the Soviet flag and Communist symbolism while also evoking bloodshed, authority, and foreboding power. Warhol based the composition on a photograph by Pavel Zhukov from Moscow’s Central Lenin Museum; an image itself manipulated to erase political figures who had fallen from favour. This history of alteration mirrors Warhol’s own process of appropriation and reproduction. By revisiting Communist iconography, following earlier works such as his Hammer and Sickle series and portraits of Mao Zedong, Warhol underscores how imagery constructs cults of personality. Created at the height of the Cold War’s final chapter, Red Lenin stands as one of his most provocative and visually arresting statements.

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    Edition Notes: 

    Red Lenin was published in an edition of 120 impressions, plus proods. Numbered in pencil and signed in pencil by Frederick Hughes, executor of The Andy Warhol Estate, on a stamped certificate of authenticity.Generally, proofs and standard edition examples can differ in market value depending on rarity and condition. 

     

    Signature:

    The print is signed and numbered in pencil and signed in pencil by Frederick Hughes, executor of The Andy Warhol Estate, on a stamped certificate of authenticity. 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 Red Lenin, 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 Red Lenin, 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 Red Lenin Andy Warhol's first print?

    No, Red Lenin is not Andy Warhol's first print; it is actually one of his final screen print series, created in 1987 shortly before his death.

     

    Is Red lenin signed by Andy Warhol?

    The print is numbered in pencil and signed in pencil by Frederick Hughes, executor of The Andy Warhol Estate, on a stamped certificate of authenticity.

     

    How rare is Andy Warhol's Red Lenin?

    Andy Warhol's Red Lenin is considered relatively rare due to its limited edition size and its inclusion in a significant collaborative portfolio

     

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

     

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    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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