Lot # : 54 - In the Manner of Andy Warhol Original COA

Accompanied by its consignor provided Certificate of Authenticity (COA), this is a rare and amazing original hand-signed, watercolor painting, in the manner of the world renowned and historic contemporary pop-artist, Andy Warhol. Medium: Acrylic on paper. Edition: Unique, original work of art. Signature: Lower Left. Condition: Excellent. Size: 8 x 10 in. New black wood frame: 14 x 18 in. Warhol was an amazingly talented artist and like many artists of his era, his artwork was misunderstood by too many people. Typically, people either like Warhol's art or they don't. However, those who didn't appreciate his artistry and brilliance, never truly understood the simplicity of his message displayed in all of his artwork. In 1963, the art critic Gene Swenson interviewed Warhol. Warhol made the statement, “I think everybody should like everybody. Swenson asked, “Is that what Pop Art is all about? Warhol responded saying, “Yes, it's all about liking things. In that response, Warhol gave the world his simple message about his artwork. Warhol, by using simple images, led people to use their imagination relating common images in their daily lives. This piece being auctioned today is not only rare, it's also unique. The classic 1950's green Coke bottles all arranged one after the other is a timeless Warhol image. Once quoted as saying, “Everybody owns a piece of Coke. What's great about this country is that America started the tradition where the richest consumers buy essentially the same thing as the poorest. You can be watching TV and see Coca Cola, and you know that the President drinks Coca Cola, Liz Taylor drinks Coca Cola, and just think, you can drink Coca Cola, too. A coke is a coke and no amount of money can get you a better coke than the one the bum on the corner is drinking. All the cokes are the same and all the cokes are good. Liz Taylor knows it, the President knows it, the bum knows it, and you know it. The work represents democratic equality by using a subject available to everyone. Whether a sketch, watercolor, oil, or any other medium, finding the “Warhol classic green Coke bottle image is a treasure not to pass up. Provenance: Physician's Miami estate. For the Coca Cola fans, always in all of us, enjoy bidding and owning this fabulous original watercolor, hand-signed, Andy Warhol.