Andy Warhol – Beethoven

Beethoven, 1987

• Artist: Andy Warhol (American, 1928–1987)
• Medium: Complete set of four screenprints in colors on Lenox Museum Board Dimensions (each sheet): 101.6 × 101.6 cm (40 × 40 in)
• Edition: 58/60 (plus 15 artist's proofs)
• Signature: Each signed in pencil by the Executor of the Estate of Andy Warhol and the publisher, numbered 58/60; three also signed by the printer on the stamped certificate of authenticity on the verso
• Printer: Rupert Jasen Smith (blindstamp present)
• Published by: Herman Wünsche
• Executed: 1987
• Price: Available on request

Beethoven is a complete set of four color screenprints on Lenox Museum Board, executed in 1987 and published by Herman Wünsche. This set is numbered 58 from the edition of 60, plus 15 artist's proofs. Each sheet bears the signature in pencil of the Executor of the Estate of Andy Warhol and the publisher, and the blindstamp of printer Rupert Jasen Smith.

The Beethoven series stands as one of Warhol's most refined and culturally resonant late works, applying his signature screenprint technique to the iconic portrait of Ludwig van Beethoven and transforming a canonical image of Western culture into a vibrant Pop statement. Through bold color fields and serial repetition, Warhol draws an implicit parallel between Beethoven's musical legacy and the mechanisms of fame he spent his career dissecting.

At 101.6 × 101.6 cm per sheet, the complete set carries a monumental presence. Warhol's work is held in virtually every major museum collection worldwide, and late Estate-authenticated editions like this one are among the most sought-after in the print market today.

That same fascination with mass-reproduced imagery appears in Cow, a color lithograph turning a farmyard subject into a Pop icon. His engagement with mass-media branding reappears in Volkswagen (1985), from his Ads Portfolio — both available now at Lynart Gallery.

The set is in excellent condition.

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FAQ

Is this an authentic Andy Warhol work? Yes. Each print in this complete set of four is signed in pencil by the Executor of the Estate of Andy Warhol and the publisher, and numbered 58/60. Three of the four also bear the signature of the printer on the stamped certificate of authenticity on the verso, along with the blindstamp of Rupert Jasen Smith.

What does it mean that the work is signed by the Estate? As Warhol passed away in February 1987, works executed that year were authenticated and signed by the Executor of the Estate of Andy Warhol. This is the standard and recognized form of authentication for Warhol works from this period, widely accepted by the market and major auction houses.

What printing technique was used? The works are color screenprints on Lenox Museum Board — a premium archival support — printed by Rupert Jasen Smith, one of Warhol's most trusted printing collaborators.

What is the edition size? This set is number 58 from a limited edition of 60, plus 15 artist's proofs — making it an exceptionally rare and desirable collectible.

What are the dimensions of each sheet? Each sheet measures 101.6 × 101.6 cm (40 × 40 in).

Is this a complete set? Yes. This is the complete set of four screenprints, as originally published by Herman Wünsche.

What is the condition of the works? Excellent condition. Full condition report available upon request.

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