Bald Eagle (F. & S. II.296)
Bald Eagle (F. & S. II.296)
Signed Print
Andy Warhol
£150,000-£220,000 VALUE (EST.)
$290,000-$420,000 VALUE (EST.)
$250,000-$370,000 VALUE (EST.)
¥1,330,000-¥1,960,000 VALUE (EST.)
€170,000-€260,000 VALUE (EST.)
$1,470,000-$2,160,000 VALUE (EST.)
¥26,090,000-¥38,270,000 VALUE (EST.)
$190,000-$280,000 VALUE (EST.)
This estimate blends recent public auction records with our own private sale data and network demand.
Screenprint, 1983
Signed Print Edition of 150
H 97cm x W 97cm
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Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Artwork | Hammer Price | Return to Seller | Buyer Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2023 | Phillips New York - United States | Bald Eagle (F. & S. II.296) - Signed Print | |||
| October 2021 | Christie's New York - United States | Bald Eagle (F. & S. II.296) - Signed Print | |||
| May 2021 | Bonhams New York - United States | Bald Eagle (F. & S. II.296) - Signed Print | |||
| April 2019 | Christie's New York - United States | Bald Eagle (F. & S. II.296) - Signed Print | |||
| May 2018 | Rago Arts and Auction Center - United States | Bald Eagle (F. & S. II.296) - Signed Print | |||
| April 2018 | Phillips New York - United States | Bald Eagle (F. & S. II.296) - Signed Print | |||
| October 2017 | Bonhams Los Angeles - United States | Bald Eagle (F. & S. II.296) - Signed Print |
Meaning & Analysis
Printed in 1983, Bald Eagle (F. & S. II.296) is a signed screen print in colour by Andy Warhol on Lenox Museum Board. The print depicts a Bald Eagle, the national bird of the United States. The bird is rendered in white and red with a piercing orange beak. Red gestural lines delineate the bird’s figure and feathers, adding texture to the print. The eagle gazes to the left of the composition and stands out against the vibrant blue backdrop. Dominating the centre of the composition, the print captures the beauty and magnificence of this rare bird.
Bald Eagle (F. & S. II.296) is part of the Endangered Species series which was commissioned in 1983 by New York gallerists and environmental activists, Ronald and Frayda Feldman. This series, composed of 10 screen prints, aimed at bringing awareness to the world’s endangered animals. The prints depict various animals, from the Bald Eagle as exemplified in this print, to the Black Rhinoceros and San Francisco Silverspot Butterfly. The series reflects Warhol’s love for animals and nature, he even donated a number of these prints to raise money for various causes supporting wildlife.
The print was made using Warhol’s signature screen printing technique. The dynamic colour composition and use of gestural lines vivifies the Eagle and Warhol’s application of his signature Pop Art aesthetic to the representation of this bird demands the viewer of the print take notice of the rare and endangered bird being depicted. Bald Eagle (F. & S. II.296) resonates powerfully with the contemporary moment in which our natural environment is being threatened by climate change, pollution and deforestation.
