Andy Warhol, Attr.: Gold Evening Shoe

Andy Warhol, Attr.: Gold Evening Shoe
Andy Warhol (1928-1987)Attributed: Gold Evening Shoe, ink drawing on paper, signed. Original mixed media drawing, watercolor, gold metallic paint, and black ink. Verso marked with inventory information by another hand. Currently unframed.

This extremely unique piece reveals Warhol's ongoing preoccupation with his early quirky illustrations of shoes (In 1955 he was commissioned to produce weekly ads for shoe brand I Miller to run in the New York Times.)
8x10.5 in. paper
Private Collection, Washington State. Acquired by the previous owner's father from his friend, Arthur Elrod (Beverly Hills/Palm Springs), circa 1970 or earlier. [Arthur Elrod was born in Georgia, studied at Chouinard Art School in Los Angeles, then went to work in San Francisco at W & J Sloane, where he met Harold Broderick. In 1954 Elrod and Broderick relocated from Beverly Hills to Palm Springs and opened Arthur Elrod Associates on Palm Canyon Drive, a design studio and furniture and fabric showroom. Elrod became the design king of the desert. He did second houses, third houses, spec houses, country clubs, experimental houses, and hotels.]
Hinge remnants on reverse from previous framing, otherwise very good condition. No apparent fading.
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Condition: Hinge remnants on reverse from previous framing, otherwise very good condition. No apparent fading.
NOTE: If documentation is not listed, the lot is sold without documents.

Please refer to our Terms and Conditions prior to bidding. Color fidelity of photos presented is not guaranteed. Lack of a condition statement does not imply that a lot is perfect. Please examine photos, read descriptions, and contact the Gallery with any questions prior to bidding. All sales are final.