Print Guide: Andy Warhol Lenin (F & S II.402) For Sale: Andy Warhol’s Lenin (1987) 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.

  • Andy Warhol Lenin print for sale

    Andy Warhol Lenin (F & S II.402)

    Lenin is a striking late screenprint by Andy Warhol portraying Soviet leader Vladimir Lenin. Created more than sixty years after Lenin’s death and during the final years of the USSR, the work exemplifies Warhol’s practice of transforming politically charged imagery into powerful Pop Art icons. Rather than engaging directly in ideology, Warhol foregrounds image, fame, and visual authority. As commentator Bob Colacello observed, politics combined two of Warhol’s enduring fascinations: power and celebrity. In Lenin, historical weight is distilled into a bold, graphic composition that reflects the artist’s enduring ability to provoke.

      

    Artist: Andy Warhol
    Title: Lenin
    Year: 1997
    Catalogue Raisonné:     Feldman & Schellmann Andy Warhol Prints: a Catalogue Raisonné 1962-1987, (F & S II.1402)
    Medium: Screenprint on Arches 88 paper.
    Edition:  120 numbered examples, plus proofs
    Size:  100 x 74.9 cm (38.4 x 29.5 inches)
    Printer: Rupert Jasen Smith, New York
    Publisher: Galerie Bernd Klüser, Munich, Germany

     

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    Edition Notes: 

    Lenin was published in an edition of 120 impressions, plus proofs. 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. There are 46 TP signed and numbered 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 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 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 Lenin Andy Warhol's first print?

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

     

    Is Lenin signed by Andy Warhol?

    The print is signed in penicl lower left.

     

    How rare is Andy Warhol's Lenin? 

    Andy Warhol’s Lenin  is a relatively rare, high-value late-career series, with screen prints produced in limited editions of 120, plus proofs

     

    Can Andipa Editions source Lenin privately?

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

     

    How much is Andy Warhol's Lenin 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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    Sell an Andy Warhol Lenin Print

    If you own an original Lenin 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 Lenin  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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