Print Guide: Andy Warhol Anniversary Donald Duck (F & S II.360) For Sale: Andy Warhol’s Anniversary Donald Duck (1985) 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 Anniversary Donald Duck (F & S II.360) 

     Anniversary Donald Duck is a vibrant screenprint by Andy Warhol from a small edition of 30. The work appropriates an image of Donald Duck taken from the 1943 animated short Der Fuehrer's Face, an anti-Nazi propaganda film produced during the Second World War. By isolating and repeating this seemingly playful cartoon figure, Warhol juxtaposes innocence with political history. The result is a layered image that highlights the complex power of mass media, where entertainment, ideology, and national identity intersect.

     

    Artist: Andy Warhol
    Title: Anniversary Donald Duck
    Year: 1985
    Catalogue Raisonné:     Feldman & Schellmann Andy Warhol Prints: a Catalogue Raisonné 1962-1987, (F & S II.360)
    Medium: Screenprint on Arches 88 paper.
    Edition:  30 signed and numbered examples.
    Size: 77.5 x 109.2 cm (30.5 x 43 inches)
    Printer: Rupert Jasen Smith, New York
    Publisher: Ronald Feldman Fine Arts, inc., New York

     

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  • About Andy Warhol Anniversary Donald Duck 

    Donald appears mid-stride, broom slung over his arm, surrounded by repeated identical ducks that heighten the sense of mechanisation and conformity. In the original film, Donald works in a surreal, oppressive factory in Nazi Germany before awakening from the nightmare and celebrating American freedom. The short won the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film, cementing its cultural impact. Warhol also reused the image in his Ads series of the same year, aligning Disney iconography with other symbols of commercial and political persuasion. The work underscores Warhol’s long-standing interest in the persuasive force of images—how cartoons, advertisements, and news media shape collective consciousness. His engagement with animation and Walt Disney also subtly recalls his own beginnings as a commercial illustrator, bridging childhood fantasy with critical Pop commentary.

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    Edition Notes: 

    Anniversary Donald Duck was published in an edition of 30 numbered impressions, each print is unique. Generally, proofs and standard edition examples can differ in market value depending on rarity and condition. 

     

    Signature:

    The print is 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 Anniversary Donald Duck, 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 Anniversary Donald Duck, 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 Anniversary Donald Duck Andy Warhol's first print?

    No, Anniversary Donald Duck is not Andy Warhol's first print, but rather a late-career screenprint from his Ads era, created in 1985. It is a limited edition of 30 impressions based on a 1943 Disney propaganda film.

     

    Is Anniversary Donald Duck signed by Andy Warhol?

    The print is signed in pencil lower left.

     

    How rare is Andy Warhol's Anniversary Donald Duck?

    Andy Warhol's Anniversary Donald Duck is considered rare due to its limited edition size of just 30 prints.

     

    Can Andipa Editions source Anniversary Donald Duck privately?

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

     

    How much is Andy Warhol's Anniversary Donald Duck 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 Anniversary Donald Duck 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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