Hidden for Decades. Now Revealed
A rare private silkscreen of Marlon Brando emerging from decades of obscurity in the hands of Warhol's trusted inner circle.
A rare private silkscreen of Marlon Brando emerging from decades of obscurity in the hands of Warhol's trusted inner circle.
Acquired directly from a close member of Andy Warhol's inner circle, this silkscreen of Marlon Brando has remained in private hands for over four decades.
The work is accompanied by extensive contemporaneous documentation, including notarized records, payment materials, and personal correspondence evidencing the original transfer and long-term custody.
— Full provenance documentation is available to qualified parties under a signed Non-Disclosure Agreement.
For decades, this work remained outside the public eye, privately held following a direct transfer from Andy Warhol’s professional circle during one of the most influential periods of his career.
The piece embodies a rare convergence of pop culture, art history, and private patronage, capturing Warhol’s enduring fascination with celebrity and his tightly held creative network.
With extensive provenance documentation and independent authentication, this silkscreen ranks among the most significant rediscoveries from Warhol’s Marlon Brando series.
The Story of an Icon
SILKSCREEN ON CANVAS, 1966
Hailing from Warhol's famed series depicting Hollywood legend Marlon Brando, this iconic artwork embodies the allure of 1960s celebrity and the cool detachment of Warhol's Pop Art era.
Andy Warhol (1928–1987) remains one of the most influential figures in contemporary art, revolutionizing the art world with his provocutative and groundbreaking works. Click below to delve into the compelling biography of this artistic genius.
A rare archival glimpse of Andy Warhol producing a Marlon Brando silkscreen during his 1966 Factory period. The scale, composition, and format visible in the footage align closely with the privately held work presented here.
Based on comparative analysis of known Marlon Brando paintings from this period, no other documented example matches the dimensions and proportions observed in the archival footage as precisely as the present work.
Selected news demonstrating Warhol demand and market velocity.
Reuters · Sep 5, 2012
An Andy Warhol silkscreen of Marlon Brando, one of the late pop artist’s most famous Hollywood portraits, is expected to sell for $20 million when it hits the auction block.
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Reuters · Nov 13, 2014
Two Andy Warhol paintings helped push Christie’s to a record-setting $853 million auction night, underscoring the market’s hunger for Pop Art icons.
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The Guardian · May 10, 2022
A 1964 portrait of Marilyn Monroe by Andy Warhol has become the most expensive 20th-century artwork ever sold at auction.
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NY Post · Nov 19, 2024
An early Warhol painting of Trump Tower, once turned down by Donald Trump, returns to auction—proof of Warhol’s continued cultural magnetism.
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Andipa Gallery · Jan 8, 2024
A curated list of Warhol’s top-selling works, highlighting the enduring demand and record-breaking values in the artist’s market.
Read full article →Selected press coverage demonstrating sustained market demand for Warhol's Brando series.
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