Andy Warhol, Queen Elizabeth, circa 1978
Andy Warhol, Queen Elizabeth, circa 1978
Graphite, J. Green paper. unsigned, stamped, Authenticated by the Warhol Foundation and Estate - height - 28 in, width - 20.5 in. - Estimate: from $65,000 to $85,000
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Warhol completed this drawing of a joyful Queen Elizabeth of England laughing around 1978. He completed a print of Queen Elizabeth for his "Reigning Queens" series a few years later in 1985. Warhol only completed four drawings of Queen Elizabeth, two of which were for the print series. The other one is a profile, the auction record is below. This is an extremely RARE opportunity to obtain an authenticated Warhol drawing of Warhol's favorite subject matter: royalty, celebrity and glamour.
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