1987 Andy Warhol Endangered Species "Pine Barrens Tree Frog - 1983" Art Basel Hq Limited Lithograph

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Printed in 1987 for the famous Art Fair in Basel, Germany. These prints have remained locked away since that time! … Read more Printed in 1987 for the famous Art Fair in Basel, Germany. These prints have remained locked away since that time! As these prints are limited they are very rare and in good condition.

In 1983 Andy Warhol created a series of ten color screenprints that portrayed endangered animals from around the world: Siberian tiger, San Francisco silverspot, orangutan, Grevy's zebra, black rhinoceros, bighorn ram, African elephant, pine barrens tree frog, giant panda and bald eagle. Using brilliant colors -- characteristic of his signature style -- and poignant expressions suggestive of the animal's fate, Warhol creates a dynamic tension between art and reality. The Endangered Species portfolio was commissioned by Ronald and Frayda Feldman, long-time political and environmental activists who support innovative art projects and installations through their art gallery, Ronald Feldman Fine Art, New York. According to the Feldman's, the idea for the portfolio emerged after conversations with Warhol about ecological issues that included a discussion about beach erosion. Warhol was always interested in animals and when Ronald Feldman proposed the idea, the artist embraced it. Today, the loss of habitat and biodiversity are still hot topics as the impact of development reaches critical thresholds. () The ten species are pictured here in order from top to bottom: African Elephant, Pine Barrens Tree Frog, giant Panda, Bald Eagle, Siberian Tiger, San Francisco Silverspot Orangutan, Grevy's Zebra, Black Rhinoceros, Bighorn Ram

*** Details: This listing is for the Pine Barrens Tree Frog offset lithograph after the Warhol original. Color is fresh & exciting; 34 years old, in Excellent condition, never framed, published for the famous Art Fair in Basel 1987; the image size is 21 by 21 cm matted with premium white matting measuring 40 by 40 cm with black core opening. Image is on glossy artboard, matted, and backed with Kromakarton, a special graphics-protecting material, in protective sleeve; 1 of 6 color variations, listed in Warhol's. This piece of colour is number 5 out of 6.

There are only 1000 copies of this.

It measues including passe partout 15 3/4” by 15 3/4” (40 by 40 cm) Without passe partout 8.21 by 8.21 inch (21 by 21 cm) See less