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May Vernacular Photo History Auction

Wed, May 6, 2026 11:00AM EDT
  2026-05-06 11:00:00 2026-05-06 11:00:00 America/New_York Michael Lehr Michael Lehr : May Vernacular Photo History Auction https://auction.michaellehrantiques.com/auctions/michael-lehr-antiques/may-vernacular-photo-history-auction-22757
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Lot 132

Silver Print Portrait, Andy Warhol, ANSA 1975

Estimate: $200 - $400
Starting Bid
$45

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Black and white press photograph depicting identified American artist Andy Warhol, shown in a close portrait format, likely a gelatin silver print dating to November 1975 based on accompanying caption material. The image is uncredited on the front, with no photographer’s imprint visible, but retains its original news service context through the verso caption sheet from ANSA Servizi Speciali, indicating its use as an archival press image. Warhol, a central figure in American Pop Art, is here presented in a candid, documentary style portrait consistent with mid-1970s media coverage. The subject is shown from the chest up, facing slightly to the right, wearing wire-rimmed glasses, a patterned jacket, and a loosely knotted necktie over a checkered shirt. His hair appears light and straight, falling across his forehead, and his expression is neutral, almost distant. In the background, a second figure is partially visible in a plaid garment, while the setting remains indistinct and softly lit. The verso includes a typed Italian caption reading “ANSA - SERVIZI SPECIALI” and identifying the subject as “Andy Warhol,” with the line “Recente primo piano del regista-pittore statunitense,” and dated “Novembre 1975.” The sheet is affixed to the reverse, reinforcing its origin as a distributed press photograph intended for publication or archival reference.

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