295 - Andy Warhol. A Gold Book. [New York 1957]. 20 lithographs, 14 of which—including the calligraphic title—are on gold paper and six on white paper, four of which are hand-colored. Original cream-colored linen binding.

Andy Warhol. A Gold Book. [New York 1957]. 20 lithographs, 14 of which—including the calligraphic title—are on gold paper and six on white paper, four of which are hand-colored. Original cream-colored linen binding. Auction start time: approx. 3:46 p.m. (schedule subject to change) Unnumbered copy, without the rare printer’s mark, which was either pasted in or enclosed. A total of 100 numbered copies were published in various configurations and bindings. This copy features all 20 lithographs and is in the linen-bound version. - Signed by the artist on the endpaper. - “A Gold Book” was one of “Warhol’s promotional books—handmade and personalized—[that] often felt more like gifts.” (Museum of Modern Art, Catalog). - Most of the lithographs were based on photographs. - Very rare. Feldman/Schellmann IV.106–124 38.5 × 29.5 cm. 20 lithographs. - Binding heavily foxed and with a later spine label. - Inner joint loose. - Lithographs with minimal handling marks. English description: 20 lithographs, 14 printed in black on gold paper, 6 on white vellum, 4 of which were colored. Original cream-colored cloth. An unnumbered copy, signed by Andy Warhol on the first blank endpaper. - There are 100 usually numbered and dedicated copies in various bindings. - Without the colophon. - “Influenced by gold lacquer work that Warhol saw in Bangkok and his fascination with wealth and the symbolism of gold, Warhol used gold paper for this book. It is illustrated with blotted-line drawings of friends, flowers, shoes, and other subjects, including a portrait of James Dean. [...] These designs are representative of Warhol’s pre-Pop style; many of them are delicate, almost lyrical depictions.” (from an excerpt of an older, unfortunately unidentified catalog) Cover heavily foxed, with a later spine label. - The inner joint has minor defects. - Lithographs show minimal signs of handling.