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Andy Warhol, Howdy Doody, 1981
Andy Warhol, Howdy Doody, 1981
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Andy Warhol
Howdy Doody, 1981
Color screen print with diamond dust, on Lenox Museum Board
Published by Ronald Feldman Fine Arts, Inc, New York; printed by Rupert Jasen Smith, New York.
96.5 × 96.5 cm
Edition of 200
Hand-signed by the artist
Certificate of authenticity included
Frame included
Condition: New
Auction record: 160 million euros, Christie's May 9, 2022
The boy's distinctive features, with an exaggeratedly accentuated mouth, nose, and cheeks, contribute to the series' recognizable commercial icons. Placed against a dark gray background, the primary colors of his bandana, plaid shirt, and gloves pop. The comical look and raised arm refer to his role as a puppet on the show The Howdy Doody, where he gained iconic notoriety.
To reinforce the three-dimensional effect, the work integrates diamond dust into the screen printing. Created in 1981, this hand-signed color screen print on Lenox Museum Board is numbered to an edition of 200 and published by Ronald Feldman Fine Arts, Inc., in New York. Printed by Rupert Jasen Smith, in New York, it is part of the Andy Warhol Myths portfolio, comprising 10 works, each illustrated and referenced in the catalog raisonné.
