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    Andy Warhol Magazine and History (F & S II.304A)

    Magazine and History (1983) is a screenprint by Andy Warhol produced in Germany for the new Munich offices of the magazine Bunte. Featuring twenty-five unevenly spaced covers of the publication, the print reflects Warhol’s enduring fascination with mass media, celebrity culture, and image reproduction. Bunte’s tagline, “Leidenschaft für Menschen”(“A Passion for People”), captures the magazine’s focus on public figures—an interest that closely paralleled Warhol’s own artistic preoccupations. Through repetition and recontextualisation, Warhol transforms ephemeral news imagery into a monumental meditation on fame, politics, and representation.


    Artist: Andy Warhol
    Title: Magazine and History
    Year: 1983
    Catalogue Raisonné:     Feldman & Schellmann Andy Warhol Prints: a Catalogue Raisonné 1962-1987, (F & S II.304A)
    Medium: Screenprint and offset lithograph on Rives Paper
    Edition:  500 signed and numbered examples, plus proofs
    Size: 85.1 x 69.8 cm (33.5 x 27.5 inches)
    Printer: Dr. Cantz'sche Druckerei and Frank Kicherer, Stuttgart, Germany
    Publisher: Burda Verlag, Munich, Germany

     

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  • About Andy Warhol Magazine and History

    The composition presents a grid-like yet irregular arrangement of twenty-five Bunte covers, each featuring politicians, celebrities, and royals. Among them appears John F. Kennedy, whose image Warhol had previously explored in works responding to his assassination. By appropriating magazine covers, Warhol underscores his longstanding engagement with news photography as both documentary record and artistic source. The work raises questions central to his practice: when does a photograph function as reportage, and when does it become art? Bunte’s reputation for celebrity gossip and sensationalism further sharpens this inquiry, as public lives are commodified into front-page spectacle. Like his depictions of Campbell’s Soup Cans or Brillo Boxes, Magazine and History collapses distinctions between “high” and “low” culture, revealing the aesthetic power embedded within everyday printed matter.

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    Edition Notes: 

    Magazine and History was published in an edition of 500 impressions, plus proofs. Published as a corperate gift. Generally, proofs and standard edition examples can differ in market value depending on rarity and condition. 

     

    Signature:

    The print is signed 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 Magazine and History, 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 Magazine and History, 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 Magazine and History Andy Warhol's first print?

    No, Magazine and History is not Andy Warhol's first print. Magazine and History is a color screenprint and offset lithograph on vellum created by Andy Warhol in 1983. It was commissioned by Hubert Burda to celebrate the new offices of the German magazine Bunte.

     

    Is Magazine and History signed by Andy Warhol?

    The print is signed in pencil lower right and numbered in pencil lower left.

     

    How rare s Andy Warhol's Magazine and History?

    Andy Warhol's Magazine and History  is a rare, high-value set of screenprints, with a standard edition of only 500, making it a sought-after collector's item. It features 25 covers of the German magazine Bunte, highlighting Warhol's fascination with fame and media. These prints represent a mature, commercially driven, yet iconic phase of his Pop Art, often commanding high prices in today's art market

     

    Can Andipa Editions source Magazine And History privately? 

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

     

    How Much is Andy Warhol's Magazine and History 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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