Monday, May 3, 2010

*Eight Elvises*

Artist: Andy Warhol
Title: Eight Elvises
Date: 1963
Material: Silkscreen, canvas, acrylic paint
Location: Private Collection
Significance: This piece is said to be one of the most expensive paintings ever and the most expensive for Warhol. It was sold to a private collector for $100million. "Bellwether of the art market". this piece has not been seen in public since 1963 when it was first exhibited in Los Angeles.

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