Siberian Tiger (F. & S. II.297)
Siberian Tiger (F. & S. II.297)
Signed Print
Andy Warhol
£150,000-£220,000Value Indicator
$310,000-$460,000 Value Indicator
$280,000-$410,000 Value Indicator
¥1,470,000-¥2,150,000 Value Indicator
€170,000-€260,000 Value Indicator
$1,560,000-$2,280,000 Value Indicator
¥28,260,000-¥41,450,000 Value Indicator
$200,000-$290,000 Value Indicator
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Medium: Screenprint
Edition size: 150
Year: 1983
Size: H 96cm x W 96cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
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Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Location | Hammer Price | Return to Seller | Buyer Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | Van Ham Fine Art Auctions | Germany | |||
| April 2024 | Sotheby's New York | United States | |||
| March 2023 | A.N. Abell Auction Company | United States | |||
| July 2022 | Sotheby's New York | United States | |||
| April 2019 | Christie's New York | United States | |||
| June 2014 | Phillips London | United Kingdom | |||
| May 2013 | Christie's New York | United States |
Meaning & Analysis
Printed in 1983, Siberian Tiger (F. & S. II.297) is a signed screen print in colour by Andy Warhol on Lenox Museum Board. The print depicts the impressive Siberian Tiger, the largest tiger in the world, residing predominantly in Asia. The print is rendered in a range of bright and vibrant colours with yellow and orange dominating the composition. Yellow and green gestural lines delineate the tiger’s features, drawing attention towards the texture of its fur and whiskers. The tiger stands out against the print’s green backdrop. The detailed sketching in this print demonstrates Warhol’s skilful draughtsmanship, as well as his creative use of colour.
Siberian Tiger (F. & S. II.297) is part of the Endangered Species series, composed of 10 prints, each depicting a different endangered species. The series was commissioned in 1983 by New York gallerists and environmental activists, Ronald and Frayda Feldman. The series reflects Warhol’s personal interest in animals and nature. In fact, in 1986, Warhol went on to collaborate with Kurt Benirschke on Vanishing Animals, a book that combined art and science as a means of drawing attention towards lesser-known endangered animals.
The print was made using Warhol’s signature screen printing technique which enables him to experiment with colour and layering. By depicting the Siberian Tiger in such bold colours, Warhol draws attention towards the splendour of this endangered animal. The print acts as a warning of the need to protect this wonderful creature, along with others that are threatened by the disastrous consequences of climate change, pollution and deforestation.
Andy Warhol was a leading figure of the Pop Art movement and is often considered the father of Pop Art. Born in 1928, Warhol allowed cultural references of the 20th century to drive his work. From the depiction of glamorous public figures, such as Marilyn Monroe, to the everyday Campbell’s Soup Can, the artist challenged what was considered art by blurring the boundaries between high art and mass consumerism. Warhol's preferred screen printing technique further reiterated his obsession with mass culture, enabling art to be seen as somewhat of a commodity through the reproduced images in multiple colour ways.
