Print Guide: Andy Warhol Karen Kain (F & S II.236) For Sale: Andy Warhol’s Karen Kain (1980) 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 Karen Kain (F & S II.236)

    Karen Kain  is a vibrant screenprint portrait by Andy Warhol depicting celebrated Canadian ballet dancer Karen Kain. Based on a Polaroid photograph taken by the artist, the work reflects Warhol’s established portrait process, which began with photographing his sitter before translating the image into screenprint. Created at the dawn of the 1980s, the portrait radiates glamour and theatricality, signalling a shift toward the bold aesthetic that would define Warhol’s later career. It stands as a dynamic fusion of performance, celebrity, and Pop Art portraiture.

     

    Artist: Andy Warhol
    Title: Karen Kain
    Year: 1980
    Catalogue Raisonné:     Feldman & Schellmann Andy Warhol Prints: a Catalogue Raisonné 1962-1987, (F & S II.236)
    Medium: Screenprint with diamond dust on Lenox Museum Board
    Edition:  200 signed and numbered examples, plus proofs
    Size: 101.6 x 81.3cm (40 x 32 inches)
    Printer: Rupert Jasen Smith, New York
    Publisher: William Hechter, Toronto, Canada

     

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  • About Andy Warhol Karen Kain

    By 1980, Warhol was producing numerous commissioned portraits of influential cultural figures, refining a process that blended photography, collage, and screen printing. In Karen Kain, he saturates the composition with electric colour, departing from his earlier practice of leaving sections in black and white. The dazzling surface is further enhanced with diamond dust, a material Warhol frequently incorporated during this period to heighten glamour and texture. The shimmering effect complements Kain’s poised elegance as a principal dancer, transforming movement into visual spectacle. As in earlier works such as portraits of Marcia Weisman and the Ladies and Gentlemen series, Warhol experiments with layered colour blocks and collage-like fragmentation. The result is an exuberant celebration of artistry and celebrity, perfectly attuned to the opulence and expressive spirit of the 1980s.

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    Edition Notes: 

    Karen Kain was published in an edition of 200 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 numbere d 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 Karen Kain, 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 Karen Kain, 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 Karen Kain Andy Warhol's first print?

    No Karen Kain is not Andy Warhol's first print. It is a screen print with diamond dust produced in 1980, well into his career

     

    Is Karen kain signed by Andy Warhol?

    The print is signed in pencil lower right. The edition is also signed in pencil by Karen Kain

     

    How rare is Andy Warhol's Karen Kain?

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

     

    Can Andipa Editions source Karen Kain privately?

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

     

    How much is Andy Warhol's Karen Kain 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 Karen Kain  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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