The Star 258
by Andy Warhol
Year: 1981
Medium: Screenprint on Lenox Museum Board
Size: 38 × 38″ in (96.5 × 96.5 cm)
SIGNED & NUMBERED
A luminous example of Andy Warhol’s fascination with fame and visual spectacle, The Star 258 (1981) presents the glamour of celebrity through the artist’s refined Pop Art language. This 38 × 38-inch screenprint on Lenox Museum Board is signed and numbered, adding important collector appeal. Its bold scale, polished finish, and connection to Warhol’s celebrated portrait practice make it a distinctive work for discerning collections.
The Star 258 belongs to Andy Warhol’s fascination with celebrity and the machinery of fame. The work draws on the visual language of the entertainment industry, where a recognizable star becomes an image designed for mass circulation. There is no street-graffiti version because Warhol’s practice was rooted in photography, silkscreen, and studio-based Pop Art rather than street art. The star becomes a symbol of glamour, desire, celebrity, and the fleeting nature of public attention.
For collectors, Warhol’s celebrity imagery remains highly sought after. Rarity, edition history, condition, and provenance are key factors in assessing market importance. Strong examples can offer both cultural significance and compelling collector appeal.
From our gallery perspective, The Star 258 captures what Warhol understood better than almost anyone: fame becomes most powerful when it is reduced to a single unforgettable image.
The work fits Warhol’s mature Pop Art language, alongside his portraits of Marilyn Monroe, Mick Jagger, and other cultural icons. It reflects his lifelong interest in repetition, celebrity, and mass media. For collectors seeking a Warhol with strong visual recognition and enduring cultural relevance, The Star 258 presents an attractive opportunity.
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The Star 258
by Andy Warhol
Year: 1981
Medium: Screenprint on Lenox Museum Board
Size: 38 × 38″ in (96.5 × 96.5 cm)
SIGNED & NUMBERED
A luminous example of Andy Warhol’s fascination with fame and visual spectacle, The Star 258 (1981) presents the glamour of celebrity through the artist’s refined Pop Art language. This 38 × 38-inch screenprint on Lenox Museum Board is signed and numbered, adding important collector appeal. Its bold scale, polished finish, and connection to Warhol’s celebrated portrait practice make it a distinctive work for discerning collections.
The Star 258 belongs to Andy Warhol’s fascination with celebrity and the machinery of fame. The work draws on the visual language of the entertainment industry, where a recognizable star becomes an image designed for mass circulation. There is no street-graffiti version because Warhol’s practice was rooted in photography, silkscreen, and studio-based Pop Art rather than street art. The star becomes a symbol of glamour, desire, celebrity, and the fleeting nature of public attention.
For collectors, Warhol’s celebrity imagery remains highly sought after. Rarity, edition history, condition, and provenance are key factors in assessing market importance. Strong examples can offer both cultural significance and compelling collector appeal.
From our gallery perspective, The Star 258 captures what Warhol understood better than almost anyone: fame becomes most powerful when it is reduced to a single unforgettable image.
The work fits Warhol’s mature Pop Art language, alongside his portraits of Marilyn Monroe, Mick Jagger, and other cultural icons. It reflects his lifelong interest in repetition, celebrity, and mass media. For collectors seeking a Warhol with strong visual recognition and enduring cultural relevance, The Star 258 presents an attractive opportunity.