Dollar (F. & S. II.278)
Dollar (F. & S. II.278)
Signed Print
Andy Warhol
£45,000-£70,000
$90,000-$140,000 Value Indicator
$80,000-$120,000 Value Indicator
¥400,000-¥630,000 Value Indicator
€50,000-€80,000 Value Indicator
$430,000-$670,000 Value Indicator
¥8,670,000-¥13,480,000 Value Indicator
$50,000-$90,000 Value Indicator
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Medium: Screenprint
Edition size: 60
Year: 1982
Size: H 55cm x W 40cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
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Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Location | Hammer Price | Return to Seller | Buyer Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2023 | Christie's London | United Kingdom | |||
| December 2021 | Ketterer Kunst Hamburg | Germany | |||
| September 2021 | Bonhams Los Angeles | United States | |||
| September 2021 | Bonhams Los Angeles | United States | |||
| April 2016 | Sotheby's New York | United States | |||
| April 2016 | Sotheby's New York | United States | |||
| April 2016 | Sotheby's New York | United States |
Meaning & Analysis
Printed in 1982, Dollar Sign is a signed screen print in colour by Andy Warhol. The print depicts a singular dollar sign rendered in a green and black. The vibrant dollar sign contrasts with the plain white backdrop. This print differs from others in the series, which tend to focus on more than one dollar sign.
Dollar Sign is part of the Dollar Sign series, one of Warhol’s most famous series. Adopting the symbol of US currency, this series encapsulates Warhol’s fascination with money and wealth which accompanies his interest in celebrity culture, as evidenced by his prints of famous stars such as Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley. By using the dollar sign to form the basis of the series, Warhol highlights the value society puts on this simple symbol. Produced during Ronald Reagan’s presidency, the series reflects the commercial boom that was occurring in America in the 1980s and came to define the Reagan era. The series therefore demonstrates Warhol’s ability to identify the zeitgeist and use it for his artistic purposes.
The print was made using a unique colour arrangement that turns the well-recognised symbol into an icon of 20th century popular culture. As opposed to his other series, like Ads or Campbell’s Soup, in which Warhol appropriates pre-existing images, the source image for this series was designed by Warhol himself, demonstrating his excellent draughtsmanship and skill as an illustrator. By making money the focus of the print, Warhol ironically draws explicit attention to the commodification of artworks.
