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Andy Warhol is firmly
established as a major 20th-century artist and international celebrity, In 1987
when we died his artworks and memorabilia became priceless collectors items,
including the limited edition Andy Warhol watches. Warhol exhibited his work
extensively in museums and galleries around the world.
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Andy Warhol
Watch Collections
The Andy Warhol ‘Factory’
watch collection comprises of five of Warhol’s famous poster art images set in
circular rubber face and band combinations. The art works include Marilyn
Monroe, Campbell’s Soup Can, Chairman Mao, Money image and Fashion image. The
‘Soho’ collection of Andy Warhol watches is similar in that his famous works or
art are used for the circular watch faces. The straps however are black leather
and the casings are brushed silver. The Andy Warhol ‘Exclusive’ and
‘Collectors’ line of watches again contain Warhol’s famous images but these are
set in boxed metal faces and they utilize a range of snakeskin and metal
watchbands.
The true value of Andy
Warhol watches is in the stigma that Warhol created for himself as a
contemporary artist throughout the world. It is the artist value the watch
holds.
Warhol was born Andrew Warhola in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 1928. In 1945 he
studied design and after graduating worked as a commercial artist for magazines
and department stores.
In
1952, Andy Warhol had his first individual show at the Hugo Gallery, exhibiting
Fifteen Drawings Based on the Writings of Truman Capote. His work was
exhibited in several other venues during the 1950s, including his first group
show at The Museum of Modern Art in 1956.
Warhol created in the 1960s many paintings that are icons of 20th-century art,
such as the Campbell's Soup Cans, Disasters and Marilyns.
It is these images that are used throughout the Andy Warhol watch collections.
Dealers:
If you are a dealer for Andy Warhol watches and
want to list your website here, please email your request to
info@internationalwatchclub.com.
Be sure to include your website url as well as info on any other brands of
watches you carry.
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