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    ANDY WARHOL (American, 1928-1987). Moonwalk, 1987. Screenprint in colors on Lenox Museum Board. 38 x 38 inches (96.5 x 9...

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    • Prints, ANDY WARHOL (American, 1928-1987). Moonwalk, 1987. Screenprint in colors on Lenox Museum Board. 38 x 38 inches (96.5 x 9...
    • Prints, ANDY WARHOL (American, 1928-1987). Moonwalk, 1987. Screenprint in colors on Lenox Museum Board. 38 x 38 inches (96.5 x 9...
    • Prints, ANDY WARHOL (American, 1928-1987). Moonwalk, 1987. Screenprint in colors on Lenox Museum Board. 38 x 38 inches (96.5 x 9...
    • Prints, ANDY WARHOL (American, 1928-1987). Moonwalk, 1987. Screenprint in colors on Lenox Museum Board. 38 x 38 inches (96.5 x 9...
    • Prints, ANDY WARHOL (American, 1928-1987). Moonwalk, 1987. Screenprint in colors on Lenox Museum Board. 38 x 38 inches (96.5 x 9...
    • Prints, ANDY WARHOL (American, 1928-1987). Moonwalk, 1987. Screenprint in colors on Lenox Museum Board. 38 x 38 inches (96.5 x 9...
    Prints, ANDY WARHOL (American, 1928-1987). Moonwalk, 1987. Screenprint in colors on Lenox Museum Board. 38 x 38 inches (96.5 x 9... Prints, ANDY WARHOL (American, 1928-1987). Moonwalk, 1987. Screenprint in colors on Lenox Museum Board. 38 x 38 inches (96.5 x 9... Prints, ANDY WARHOL (American, 1928-1987). Moonwalk, 1987. Screenprint in colors on Lenox Museum Board. 38 x 38 inches (96.5 x 9... Prints, ANDY WARHOL (American, 1928-1987). Moonwalk, 1987. Screenprint in colors on Lenox Museum Board. 38 x 38 inches (96.5 x 9... Prints, ANDY WARHOL (American, 1928-1987). Moonwalk, 1987. Screenprint in colors on Lenox Museum Board. 38 x 38 inches (96.5 x 9... Prints, ANDY WARHOL (American, 1928-1987). Moonwalk, 1987. Screenprint in colors on Lenox Museum Board. 38 x 38 inches (96.5 x 9... Prints, ANDY WARHOL (American, 1928-1987). Moonwalk, 1987. Screenprint in colors on Lenox Museum Board. 38 x 38 inches (96.5 x 9... View More >
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    ANDY WARHOL (American, 1928-1987)
    Moonwalk, 1987
    Screenprint in colors on Lenox Museum Board
    38 x 38 inches (96.5 x 96.5 cm)
    Ed. 25/160
    Printed signature lower right
    Signed and numbered by the executor of the Andy Warhol Estate, the publisher Ronald Feldman and the printer Rupert Jasen Smith, New York, on the authentication certificate on verso, with the printer's blindstamp

    Property from the Collection of Lois and Buzz Aldrin

    LITERATURE:
    Feldman/Schellmann, II.404

    NOTE:
    As one of Andy Warhol's last works before he passed away in 1987, Moonwalk illustrates the forever iconic moment in history when man first stepped on the moon in 1969. Here, we see the "visor shot" of moonwalker Buzz Aldrin, as photographed by his fellow Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong. This work was to be part of a series entitled "The History of TV," highlighting images of iconic televised moments, which would have included ones of I Love Lucy and the Beatles' famous performance on the Ed Sullivan Show. The only work ready to be printed by the time Warhol died was Moonwalk. Since Warhol spent his entire artistic career revitalizing numerous iconic images of American culture, it is fitting for him to have ended with such a powerful moment in history that has largely symbolized the American spirit.

    One year later, after the Govinda Gallery of Washington, D.C. featured this image in their exhibition of Warhol's last prints, they were able to use the image by the organizers of the Challenger Center for Space Science Education's gala benefit concert in Houston on March 31, 1988. Buzz Aldrin and his wife Lois attended the event and met Govinda Gallery's owner Chris Murray, who, after finding out that the astronaut in the image was indeed Buzz, worked with the publisher to get a print for Buzz, knowing that's what Warhol would have wanted. We are pleased to present this precious work of art to auction, which has hung in Lois and Buzz Aldrin's home since 1988.

    Please see the following link to the article on Buzz Aldrin and Andy Warhol's Moonwalk in the Intelligent Collector:
    http://www.intelligentcollector.com/mag/2015-2/offline/download.pdf



    Condition Report*: There appears to be one faint hairline surface scratch through his left arm, measuring approx. 4 inches diagonally (only visible under raking light); a few scattered minor surface scuffs in the black negative space in the sky; one crease at the figure's right foot, measuring approx. 2-1/4 inches, as well as a few 1/4 inch hairline surface scratches at the lower left extreme edge; old hinges on the reverse; otherwise, this work remains in very good condition.
    *Heritage Auctions strives to provide as much information as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Statements regarding the condition of objects are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact, and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Heritage. Some condition issues may not be noted in the condition report but are apparent in the provided photos which are considered part of the condition report. Please note that we do not de-frame lots estimated at $1,000 or less and may not be able to provide additional details for lots valued under $500. Heritage does not guarantee the condition of frames and shall not be liable for any damage/scratches to frames, glass/acrylic coverings, original boxes, display accessories, or art that has slipped in frames. All lots are sold "AS IS" under the Terms & Conditions of Auction.

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    May, 2015
    30th Saturday
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