Andy Warhol Rare Vintage 1983 Original. John Sex and Kim Alexis. This original Polaroid by Andy Warhol from 1983 featuring John Sex and Kim Alexis comes directly from the artists estate. The unique Polaroid captures performance artist John Sex and American supermodel Kim Alexis showcasing their glamour in front of Warhol’s lens. Andy Warhol obsessively captured moments of his life, documenting everything from people, places and things, and even himself. Warhol’s photography reveals his discerning eye and a passion for life through the moments he chose to memorialize as works of art. He used photography in much the same way Instagram is used today. Photography was Andy Warhols secret weapon the architecture of his oeuvre. New York Times, January 14, 2020. Proceeds directly benefit the non-profit charitable organization he founded. Artist: Andy Warhol Title. Year: 1983 Media: Polaroid Type SX-70 photograph Dimensions: 4 1/4 x 3 3/8 inches. The sale of this artwork directly benefits the work of the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. The Andy Warhol Foundation was established in 1987 in accordance with Andy Warhol’s will for the advancement of the visual arts. Through their grant making initiatives, the Foundation supports the creation, presentation and documentation of contemporary visual art, particularly work that is experimental, under-recognized, or challenging in nature. Q: Who is Matchfire? Matchfire is a promotional agency which helps define client brand promotional strategy through auctions, delivers creative design, and manages operations of feature online auctions for maximum visibility of well-known brands, media companies, charities, nonprofits, public relations firms and advertising agencies. Fixed price listings do not require prequalification. Q: Is the campaign open internationally? A: Unless otherwise noted above the campaign is open worldwide. Q: Will a receipt be provided? Warranties: It is the buyers responsibility to preview any item(s) and determine condition, authenticity, and content. While descriptions are believed to be accurate, neither Matchfire nor its employees, agents, or contractors provide any warranties or guarantees, express or implied, as to the genuineness, authenticity, or accuracy of description, condition, or defect, if any, of the item(s) auctioned and will not be held responsible for discrepancies or inaccuracies in item descriptions provided. The Andy Warhol Foundation has incurred costs associated with this sale which may be reconciled from the proceeds it receives. This practice is illegal and carries legal consequences in many areas. Please note that due to the nature of high profile auctions, we have occasionally experienced attempted fraud through the use of second chance offers. The item “Andy Warhol Rare Vintage 1983 Original John Sex & Kim Alexis Polaroid FA12.00427″ is in sale since Saturday, March 20, 2021. This item is in the category “Art\Art Photographs”. The seller is “andy.warhol.foundation” and is located in San Luis Obispo, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Size: Small (up to 12in.)
- Artist: Andy Warhol
- Listed By: The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts
- Quantity Type: Single-Piece Work
- Date of Creation: 1970-1989
- Color Type: Color
- Year: 1983
- Width (Inches): 3 3/8
- Color: Multi-Color
- Photo Type: Polaroid
- Subject: John Sex and Kim Alexis
- Originality: Original
- Height (Inches): 4 1/4