Andy Warhol Polaroid by Fred Hughes (1943-2001) Andy Warhol and Jed Johnson, 1971 Unique Polaroid print 3-3/4 x 2-7/8 inches (9.5 x 7.3 cm) (image) 4-1/4 x 3-3/8 inches (sheet) PROVENANCE: The Photographers' Gallery, London; Private collection, acquired from the above, 1971. Lots 77030 and 77031 are snapshots taken by Andy Warhol's assistant Fred Hughes as he accompanied Warhol and other members of the Factory on a European tour in February of 1971. Despite its brevity, the tour was a flurry of activity, including the London openings of both Warhol's major retrospective at the Tate Gallery and the concurrent show, "Andy Warhol: Polaroids," at The Photographers' Gallery, as well as the premier of Trash, directed by Paul Morrissey, and an awards ceremony hosted by German newspaper, Abendzeitung, both held in Munich. Through it all, Hughes managed to capture these unique and candid moments between Warhol and his Factory entourage. At the close of their tour, these small but intimate prints were delivered to the Photographers' Gallery and offered for sale as an accompaniment to Warhol's own work for the remainder of the exhibition. HID03101062020 © 2022 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

Presents well. Some minor color disruption to upper edge and upper right corner, likely inherent to production. Some scattered hairline scratches and surface smudges, most apparent under raking light. Matte accretions in the margins, visible only under raking light and not affecting the image, commensurate with print type. Minor bumping to corners, not affecting the image. Sheet is flush mounted to original Polacolor self-adhesive card. Not framed.
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