Andy Warhol – Kachina Dolls (1986)

Kachina Dolls (Cowboys and Indians Portfolio), 1986

Artist: Andy Warhol (American, 1928–1987)
Series: Cowboys and Indians
Medium: Screenprint on Lenox Museum Board
Dimensions (sheet): 91.4 × 91.1 cm (36 × 35.875 in)
Dimensions (framed): 109.2 × 109.2 cm (43 × 43 in)
Edition: 97/250 (aside from 50 Artist’s Proofs)
Signed
Blind stamp
Printed by Rupert Jasen Smith, New York
Published by Gaultney-Klineman Art, Inc., New York

Provenance:
LA Modern Auctions, January 11, 2023, Lot 192

Reference:
Frayda Feldman & Jörg Schellmann, Andy Warhol Prints: A Catalogue Raisonné 1962–1987, Vol. II, cat. no. 381.

Description

Created in 1986 as part of Warhol’s final major portfolio, Cowboys and Indians, Kachina Dolls reflects the artist’s fascination with American mythology and cultural symbolism. In this series, Warhol juxtaposed iconic figures of the American West with Native American imagery, exploring the narratives that shaped national identity.

The Kachina dolls — ceremonial figures rooted in Hopi spiritual tradition — are rendered in Warhol’s distinctive Pop vocabulary. Through bold color contrasts and crisp graphic execution, the sacred object is transformed into a contemporary icon, raising subtle questions about representation and the commodification of culture.

Printed on Lenox Museum Board, a support frequently used in Warhol’s late screenprints, the work demonstrates strong chromatic saturation and refined surface quality. The edition is limited to 250, aside from artist proofs, and was printed by master printer Rupert Jasen Smith.

Fully catalogued in the Warhol Print Catalogue Raisonné (cat. no. 381), Kachina Dolls is considered one of the key works from the Cowboys and Indians portfolio — Warhol’s final completed print series before his death in 1987.

Condition

Very good condition overall.
Minor discoloration to the top edge (artwork only).
Full condition report available upon request.

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FAQ

Is the artwork signed?
Yes, the print is signed by Andy Warhol and bears the blind stamp.

Is this work catalogued?
Yes, it is referenced in Feldman & Schellmann, Vol. II, cat. no. 381.

What is the Cowboys and Indians portfolio?
Completed in 1986, it was Warhol’s last major print portfolio, exploring American identity through Western and Native American imagery.

Is the work framed?
Yes, framed dimensions are approximately 43 × 43 inches. Please confirm framing details upon inquiry.