Sex Parts (F. & S. II.175)
Sex Parts (F. & S. II.175)
Signed Print
Andy Warhol
POA
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Screenprint, 1978
Signed Print Edition of 30
H 80cm x W 60cm
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Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Artwork | Hammer Price | Return to Seller | Buyer Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2016 | Sotheby's New York - United States | Sex Parts (F. & S. II.175) - Signed Print |
Meaning & Analysis
Sex Parts (F. & S. II.175) is a signed screen print by the acclaimed 20th century artist Andy Warhol. The black and white print on HMP paper was created in 1978 and comes in an edition size of 30. The print shows a close-up of an anonymous figure’s genitalia. A pair of hands can be seen which suggest that the image is showing two people engaged in sexual activity.
Sex Parts (F. & S. II.175) is part of Warhol’s Sex Parts collection which consists of a series of screen prints all of which show explicit acts of oral and anal sex. None of the images reveal the faces of the figures Warhol depicts, which preserves the anonymity of the models. Warhol explored the male form in other, lesser known artworks, and produced various nudes in the 1950s. These artworks, however, were never exhibited in public as homosexuality was a criminal offence at the time and the images could have risked Warhol being arrested.
Due to homosexuality being illegal, Warhol never spoke publicly about his sexuality. The Sex Parts collection can be seen as revealing some deeply felt desires that the artist had to hide throughout his lifetime.
