Sex Parts (F. & S. II.176)
Sex Parts (F. & S. II.176)
Signed Print
Andy Warhol
£4,400-£6,500
$8,500-$13,000 Value Indicator
$8,000-$11,500 Value Indicator
¥40,000-¥60,000 Value Indicator
€5,000-€7,500 Value Indicator
$40,000-$60,000 Value Indicator
¥840,000-¥1,240,000 Value Indicator
$5,500-$8,000 Value Indicator
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Medium: Screenprint
Edition size: 30
Year: 1978
Size: H 80cm x W 60cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
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Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Location | Hammer Price | Return to Seller | Buyer Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2024 | Swann Galleries | United States | |||
| June 2024 | Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr | France | |||
| May 2024 | Bonhams New York | United States | |||
| June 2023 | Cornette de Saint Cyr Paris | France | |||
| June 2023 | Cornette de Saint Cyr Paris | France | |||
| March 2016 | Christie's New York | United States | |||
| May 2009 | Bonhams San Francisco | United States |
Meaning & Analysis
Sex Parts (F. & S. II.176) is a signed screen print by the pioneering 20th century artist, Andy Warhol. The black and white print on HMP paper was created in 1978 and comes in an edition size of 30. The print shows two figures, however the close-up angle means their faces cannot be seen. The figures are engaged in sexual activity and one person appears to be giving the other a hand job.
Sex Parts is not Warhol’s first exploration of the nude form. Warhol produced various nudes early on in his artistic career before he became recognised as a fine artist. These artworks, however, were never exhibited in public, in part due to homosexuality being a criminal offence at the time, but also due to the fact that Warhol recognised how conservative the art world was.
Warhol referred to his exploration of the nude form as ‘landscapes’. It is possible that he referred to these artworks using such coded language due to the stigma that surrounded same-sex relationships. The Sex Parts collection is important as it reveals some of Warhol’s deeply felt desires that the artist had to hide throughout his lifetime.
