Print Guide: Andy Warhol Speed Skater (F & S II.303) For Sale : Andy Warhol’s Speed Skater (1983) 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 Speed Skater (F & S II.303)

    Speed Skater was produced by Andy Warhol for the official portfolio of the 1984 Winter Olympics (XIV Olympic Winter Games, Sarajevo). Created as part of the Art and Sports portfolio, the screenprint demonstrates Warhol’s ability to craft bold, arresting imagery for commemorative purposes. By the 1980s, Warhol had become increasingly fascinated by athletes as modern celebrities—figures whose public personas rivalled those of film stars and musicians. In Speed Skater, he channels that interest into a dynamic composition that celebrates movement, competition, and spectacle on a global stage.

     

    Artist: Andy Warhol
    Title: Speed Skater
    Year: 1983
    Catalogue Raisonné:     Feldman & Schellmann Andy Warhol Prints: a Catalogue Raisonné 1962-1987, (F & S II.303)
    Medium: Screenprint on Arches 88 paper
    Edition:  150 signed numbered examples, plus proofs
    Size: 84.1 x 64.8 cm (33.5 x 25.5 inches)
    Printer: Rupert Jasen Smith, New York
    Publisher: Visconti Art Spectrum, Vienna, Austria

     

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  • About Andy Warhol Speed Skater

    The skater is depicted mid-stride, rendered in stark red and black against a dark ground, intensifying the sense of speed and physical precision. The dramatic contrast heightens the athlete’s silhouette, transforming the sporting figure into an icon of energy and control. Warhol’s layered, collage-like approach, visible in the segmentation of colour and line, creates both movement and visual tension. This stylistic strategy connects the work to earlier portraits such as Muhammad Ali (1978), where Warhol similarly elevated sports figures to the realm of Pop mythology. In Speed Skater, athleticism becomes spectacle, and the Olympic competitor is immortalised through Warhol’s graphic boldness. The print encapsulates his late-career mastery of colour, composition, and celebrity culture, applied here to the universal drama of sport.

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    Edition Notes: 

    Speed Skater was published in an edition of 150 impressions, plus proofs. 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, 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 Speed Skater, 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 Speed Skater, 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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    Is Speed Skater Andy Warhol's first print?

    No, Speed Skater is not Andy Warhol's first print; it was created in 1983 for the 1984 Sarajevo Winter Olympics. It is a late-career silkscreen, published as part of the Art and Sports portfolio.

     

    Is Speed Skater signed by Andy Warhol?

    The print is signedin pencil lower right.

     

    How rare is Andy Warhol's Speed Skater?

    Andy Warhol's Speed Skater is a relatively accessible, moderately rare screen print, with a limited edition of 150 signed and numbered copies.

     

    Can Andipa Editions source Speed Skater privately?

    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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    Sell an Andy Warhol Speed Skater Print

    If you own an original Speed Skater print by Andy Warhol and are considering selling, Andipa Editions would be delighted to assist and present it to our collectors on your behalf. We offer confidential, no-obligation valuations based on current market conditions and can advise on the most appropriate route to market; handling authentication, marketing, and negotiation on your behalf and support this collaborative selling journey at every step.

     

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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 Speed Skater  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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