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Cats Named Sam IV 68 - Unsigned Print by Andy Warhol 1954 - MyArtBroker

Cats Named Sam IV 68
Unsigned Print

Andy Warhol

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Medium: Lithograph

Edition size: 190

Year: 1954

Size: H 22cm x W 14cm

Signed: No

Format: Unsigned Print

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The value of Andy Warhol's Cats Named Sam IV 68 (unsigned) is estimated to be worth between £15,000 and £23,000. This lithograph print from 1954 is a rare artwork with an auction history of three total sales since its entry to the market in May 2007. There is no sales data in the last 12 months, and the edition size of this artwork is limited to 190.

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Auction Results

Auction DateAuction HouseLocation
Hammer Price
Return to Seller
Buyer Paid
October 2008Christie's New York United States
October 2007Christie's London United Kingdom
May 2007Christie's New York United States

Meaning & Analysis

Cats Named Sam IV 68 is part of the Cats Named Sam series, produced by Warhol in 1954 to accompany a children’s book he published privately, 25 Cats Name (sic) Sam and One Blue Pussy. The book and series of 16 lithograph prints were inspired by Warhol’s mother, Julia, who lived with him in his Manhattan apartment, along with her 25 cats, all of whom were called Sam, except the cat in this print, who was called Hester.

This print features Warhol’s signature blotted line technique that was achieved by transferring an ink illustration onto a separate piece of paper, resulting in delicate lines, sometimes dotted or broken. This technique was an early exploration into the process of image reproduction that came to characterise Warhol’s Pop art, making him an icon of 20th century art.

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