Introduction
World-renowned dancer Martha Graham, an internationally recognized performer and choreographer revolutionized dance technique in the 20th century. She was described as the ‘Picasso of Dance,’ and Warhol’s representation of her serves to enhance her prominence in the history of the performing arts.
Indeed, Warhol created three screen prints of the American contemporary dancer: Letter to the World, Lamentation and Satyric Festival, all of which showcase the physical and emotional depth of Graham’s dance technique. Graham was renowned for creating a language in movement based upon the expressive capacity of the human body, and her technique is still practiced by dancers all over the world today.
Graham founded New York’s Martha Graham Dance Company in 1926 and Warhol’s screen prints were produced to mark its 60th anniversary, in celebration of her contribution to the discipline.
“When I first met Andy, he confided to me that he was born in Pittsburgh as I was, and that when he first saw me dance ‘Appalachian Spring’ it touched him deeply… He touched me deeply as well. He was a gifted, strange maverick who crossed my life with great generosity. His last act was the gift of three portraits he donated to my company to help my company meet its financial needs.”
ANDY WARHOL
Martha Graham, 1979
Unique Polacolor Type 108 print
The images for the series were taken in 1940 by photographer Barbara Morgan and became some of the most widely published photographs of Graham’s work. This is itself is symptomatic of Warhol’s representation of famous individuals, purposefully selecting the most publicly recognizable portraits to reinterpret through his Pop Art lens.
Martha Graham, 1986
Martha Graham
The complete set of three screenprints in colors
Medium: Screenprint in colors on Lenox Museum Board
Year: 1986
Sheet: 36×36 inches (91.4 x 91.4 cm)
Edition: 100
Artist’s Proofs: 25 AP
Printer’s Proofs: 5 PP
Hors Commerce: 10 HC
Other: 25 numbered in Roman numerals
Printer: Rupert Jasen Smith, New-York
Publisher: Martha Graham Center of Contemporary Dance Inc., New-York
Literature: Feldman & Schellmann II.387-389
Signed and numbered in pencil on verso with the blindstamp of the printer
1. Satyric Festival (F&S II.387)
2. Lamentation (F&S II.388)
3. Letter to the World (F&S II.389)
2026 Auction Results
Martha Graham, 1986
Phillips New-York: 22 April 2026
Estimated: USD 70,000 – 100,000
USD 141,900
COMPLETE SET
ANDY WARHOL
Martha Graham (F. & S. 387-389), 1986
The complete set of three screenprints in colors on Lenox Museum Board
All signed and numbered 79/100 in pencil on the reverse
(there were also 25 artist’s proofs)
Published by Martha Graham Center of Contemporary Dance, Inc., New York
(with their and the artist’s copyright inkstamp on the reverse)
Satyric Festival Song, 1986
Bonhams New-York: 13 April 2026
Estimated: USD 20,000 – 30,000
USD 48,640
AUCTION RECORD FOR SATYRIC FESTIVAL SONG (REGULAR EDITION)
ANDY WARHOL (1928-1987)
Satyric Festival Song, from Martha Graham (Feldman & Schellmann II.387), 1986
Screenprint in colors on Lenox Museum Board
Signed in pencil on the reverse and annotated ‘HC 8/10’
An hors-commerce, aside from the edition of 100
Published by Martha Graham Center of Contemporary Dance, Inc., New York
With the blindstamp of the printer, Rupert Jasen Smith, New York
With the artist’s copyright inkstamp on the reverse
Lamentation, 1986
Bonhams New-York: 13 April 2026
Estimated: USD 20,000 – 30,000
USD 21,760
ANDY WARHOL (1928-1987)
Lamentation, from Martha Graham (Feldman & Schellmann II.388), 1986
Screenprint in colors on Lenox Museum Board
Signed in pencil on the reverse and annotated ‘HC 8/10’
An hors-commerce, aside from the edition of 100
Published by Martha Graham Center of Contemporary Dance, Inc., New York
With the blindstamp of the printer, Rupert Jasen Smith, New York
With the artist’s copyright inkstamp on the reverse
Martha Graham, 1986
Christie’s London: 26 March 2026
Estimated: GBP 30,000 – 50,000
GBP 50,800 / USD 68,020
COMPLETE SET
ANDY WARHOL (1928-1987)
Martha Graham (Feldman & Schellmann II.387-389), 1986
The complete set of three screenprints in colors on Lenox Museum Board
Each signed in pencil verso, numbered 74/100 (there were also 25 artist’s proofs)
Published by the Martha Graham Center of Contemporary Dance, Inc., New York
Printed by Rupert Jasen Smith, with his blindstamp, with the artist’s copyright inkstamp verso
Lamentation, 1986
Christie’s online: 26 February 2026
Estimated: USD 20,000 – 30,000
USD 22,860
ANDY WARHOL (1928-1987)
Lamentation, from Martha Graham (Feldman & Schellmann II. 388), 1986
Screenprint in colors on Lenox Museum Board
Signed in pencil, numbered XXIII/XXV
One of 25 proofs numbered in Roman numerals, the edition was 100 plus 25 artist’s proofs
Published by the Martha Graham Center of Contemporary Dance, Inc., New York
With the artist’s copyright ink stamp on the reverse
2025 Auction Results
#1. Martha Graham, 1986
Freeman’s Hindman: 7 May 2025
Estimated: USD 60,000 – 80,000
USD 127,500
COMPLETE SET
ANDY WARHOL (American, 1928-1987)
Martha Graham (complete portfolio of three), 1986
(Feldman & Schellmann II.387-389)
Screenprints on Lenox Museum Board
Each signed and numbered 33/100 in pencil, verso
#2. Martha Graham, 1986
Germann Switzerland: 26 November 2025
Estimated: CHF 60,000 – 100,000
CHF 70,000 (Hammer)
CHF 87,500 / USD 108,940
COMPLETE SET
ANDY WARHOL (1928-1987-US)
Portfolio. Martha Graham (Feldman & Schellmann II.387-389), 1986
3 color screenprints on Lennox Museum Board
All verso numbered: 87/100
Each verso signed: Andy Warhol
Edition: 100 copies, plus 25 AP, 5 PP, 10 HC
Publisher: Martha Graham Center of Contemporary Dance, Inc., New York
Printer: Rupert Jasen Smith, New York
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#1. Letter to the World (The Kick), 1986
Artnet Auctions: 19 March 2025
Estimated: USD 20,000 – 30,000
USD 55,000
ANDY WARHOL
Letter to the World (The Kick) (from Martha Graham) (II.389, Feldman & Schellmann), 1986
Screenprint in colors on Lenox Museum Board
Signed and numbered in pencil on the reverse
Artist’s Proof 12/25 aside from edition of 100
#2. Letter to the World (The Kick), 1986
Sotheby’s New-York: 23 October 2025
Estimated: USD 20,000 – 30,000
USD 53,340
ANDY WARHOL (1928 – 1987)
Letter to the World (The Kick) (Feldman & Schellmann II.389), 1986
From Martha Graham
Screenprint in colors on Lenox Museum Board
Signed in pencil on the verso and numbered from the edition of 100
This impression is from the edition of 100 plus 25 artist’s proofs
With the blindstamp of the printer, Rupert Jasen Smith
Published by Martha Graham center of Contemporary Dance, Inc.
USD 50,000
#3. Letter to the World (The Kick) TP, 1986
Ketterer Kunst: 7 June 2025
Estimated: EUR 20,000
EUR 30,480 / USD 34,440
UNSIGNED TRIAL PROOF
ANDY WARHOL
Martha Graham: Letter to the World (The Kick), 1986
Silkscreen in colors on Lenox Museum cardboard
With the estate stamp and the stamp of the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts
With the handwritten number “144C UT.032” on the reverse
Unique object
#4. Lamentation TP, 1986
Phillips London: 18 September 2025
Estimated: GBP 15,000 – 20,000
GBP 23,220 / USD 31,580
UNSIGNED TRIAL PROOF
With the Estate of Andy Warhol and the Visual Arts Foundation inkstamps
Initialed ‘T.J.H.’ by Timothy J. Hunt of the Andy Warhol Foundation
Annotated ‘144B UT.009’ in pencil on the reverse
#5. Lamentation, 1986
SBI Art Auction: 23 May 2025
Estimated: JPY 3,000,000 – 5,000,000
JPY 3,680,000 / USD 25,815
ANDY WARHOL
Lamentation, from Martha Graham (F. & S. Ⅱ.388), 1986
Screenprint
Signed, numbered and copyright stamp on the reverse
From the edition of 100
#6. Lamentation, 1986
Carlo Bonte Auctions Bruges: 14 October 2025
Estimated: EUR 15,000 – 20,000
EUR 15,000 (Hammer)
EUR 19,350 / USD 22,460
ANDY WARHOL (1928-1987)
Lamentation, from Martha Graham, 1986
Screenprint in colors
Signed in pencil on the back
Numbered 7/25 from the artist’s proofs
Lots Passed
Satyric Festival Song TP, 1986
Sotheby’s London: 24 September 2025
Estimated: GBP 25,000 – 30,000
UNSIGNED TRIAL PROOF
PASSED
ANDY WARHOL (1928 – 1987)
Satyric Festival Song, from Martha Graham (see F. & S. II.387), 1986
Screenprint in a unique color combination on Lenox Museum Board
With the ink stamps of The Estate of Andy Warhol and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. verso
Inscribed with the reference number ‘144A VT.016’
A trial proof aside from the edition of 100 plus 25 artist’s proofs
2024 Auction Results
#1. Letter to the World (The Kick), 1986
Heritage Auctions: 16 April 2024
Estimated: USD 20,000 – 30,000
USD 81,250
AUCTION RECORD FOR LETTER TO THE WORLD
ANDY WARHOL (1928-1987)
Letter to the World (The Kick), from Martha Graham (Feldman & Schellmann, II.389), 1986
Screenprint in colors on Lenox Museum Board
Ed. 39/100 (editioned aside from 25 artist’s proofs, 5 printer’s proofs, and 10 hors commerce)
Signed and editioned in pencil, verso lower right; printer’s chop mark, lower right
USD 50,000
#2. Satyric Festival Song, 1986
Heritage Auctions: 10 December 2024
Estimated: USD 20,000 – 30,000
USD 42,500
ANDY WARHOL (1928-1987)
Satyric Festival Song, from Martha Graham (Feldman & Schellmann, II.387), 1986
Screenprint in colors on Lenox Museum Board
Ed. 39/100 (editioned aside from 25 artist’s proofs, 5 printer’s proofs, and 10 hors commerce)
Signed and editioned in pencil, verso lower right; printer’s chop mark, lower right
#3. Satyric Festival Song, 1986
Sotheby’s online: 25 September 2024
Estimated: GBP 15,000 – 20,000
GBP 22,800 / USD 30,347
ANDY WARHOL (1928 – 1987)
Satyric Festival Song (Feldman & Schellmann II.387), from Martha Graham, 1986
Screenprint in colors on Lenox Museum Board
Sheet: 36×36 inches (91.4 x 91.4 cm)
Signed in pencil verso and numbered 97/100
This impression is number 97 from the edition of 100 plus 25 artist’s proofs
#4. Letter to the World (The Kick) TP, 1986
Clars Auction: 16 February 2024
Estimated: USD 35,000 – 45,000
USD 24,000 (Hammer)
USD 30,240
UNSIGNED TRIAL PROOF
ANDY WARHOL (American, 1928-1987)
“Letter to the World (The Kick) from Martha Graham” 1986
Screenprint
“Estate of Andy Warhol” and “The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Inc.” stamps verso
With inventory number in pencil verso
#5. Satyric Festival Song, 1986
Heritage Auctions: 16 April 2024
Estimated: USD 20,000 – 30,000
USD 27,500
ANDY WARHOL (1928-1987)
Satyric Festival Song, from Martha Graham (Feldman & Schellmann, II.387), 1986
Screenprint in colors on Lenox Museum Board
Ed. 39/100 (editioned aside from 25 artist’s proofs, 5 printer’s proofs, and 10 hors commerce)
Signed and editioned in pencil, verso lower right; printer’s chop mark, lower right
#6. Lamentation, 1986
Heritage Auctions: 16 April 2024
Estimated: USD 20,000 – 30,000
USD 23,125
ANDY WARHOL (1928-1987)
Lamentation, from Martha Graham (Feldman & Schellmann, II.388), 1986
Screenprint in colors on Lenox Museum Board
Ed. 39/100 (editioned aside from 25 artist’s proofs, 5 printer’s proofs, and 10 hors commerce)
Signed and editioned in pencil, verso lower right; printer’s chop mark, lower right
2023 Auction Results
#1. Letter to the World (The Kick), 1986
SBI Art Auction: 27 January 2023
Estimated: JPY 4,000,000 – 7,000,000
JPY 6,900,000 / USD 53,156
ANDY WARHOL (1928 – 1987)
Letter to the World (The Kick), from Martha Graham, 1986
Screen-print in colors on Lenox Museum Board
Signed, numbered and copyright stamp on the reverse from the edition of 100
2022 Auction Results
#1. Martha Graham, 1986
Sotheby’s New-York: 28 October 2022
Estimated: USD 50,000 – 70,000
USD 176,400
COMPLETE SET
AUCTION RECORD FOR A COMPLETE SET OF MARTHA GRAHAM
ANDY WARHOL
Martha Graham
The complete set of three screen-prints in colors on Lenox Museum Board
Each signed in pencil on the verso and numbered 28/100
#2. Martha Graham, 1986
Christie’s New-York: 27 October 2022
Estimated: USD 60,000 – 80,000
USD 138,600
COMPLETE SET
ANDY WARHOL (1928-1987)
Martha Graham, 1986
The complete set of three screen-prints in colors on Lenox Museum Board
Each signed in pencil on the reverse and numbered 52/100
#3. Martha Graham, 1986
Sotheby’s Hong-Kong: 6 October 2022
Estimated: HKD 400,000 – 600,000
HKD 882,000 / USD 112,362
COMPLETE SET
ANDY WARHOL
Martha Graham (The Complete Set)
Screenprints in color, in 3 parts
Each: signed and numbered 88/100 on the reverse; with the printer’s blindstamp
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#1. Letter to the World (The Kick), 1986
Sotheby’s New-York: 28 October 2022
Estimated: USD 15,000 – 20,000
USD 50,400
ANDY WARHOL (1928 – 1987)
Letter to the World (The Kick), from Martha Graham, 1986
Screen-print in colors on Lenox Museum Board
Signed in pencil on the verso and numbered 75/1 (the numbering partially effaced)
With the Andy Warhol Art Authentication Board inkstamp on the verso and inscribed in pencil A126.066
This impression is number 75 from the edition of 100 plus 25 artist’s proofs
#2. Letter to the World (The Kick), 1986
SBI Art Auction Tokyo: 28 October 2022
Estimated: JPY 6,000,000 – 9,000,000
JPY 6,900,000 / USD 47,170
UNSIGNED TRIAL PROOF
ANDY WARHOL
Letter to the World (The Kick) from: Martha Graham (F. & S. Ⅱ.389), 1986
Screenprint, unique
Stamped with Estate of Andy Warhol and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc.
Inscribed “144C UT.051” on the reverse
An unpublished Trial Proof aside from the edition of 100
#3. Lamentation, 1986
Mainichi Auction: 22 January 2022
Estimated: JPY 2,300,000 – 2,800,000
JPY 3,000,000 (Hammer)
JPY 3,900,000 / USD 34,305
ANDY WARHOL
Lamentation from Martha Graham (F & S.II.388), 1986
Screenprint
Signed and editioned from 100 with a copyright stamp on verso
2021 Auction Results
#1. Satyric Festival Song, 1986
SBI Art Auction Tokyo: 24 April 2021
Estimated: JPY 5,000,000 – 8,000,000
JPY 9,200,000 / USD 85,400
UNSIGNED TRIAL PROOF
AUCTION RECORD FOR SATYRIC SONG FESTIVAL TP
ANDY WARHOL
Satyric Festival Song, from Martha Graham, 1986
Screenprint, unique
Stamped with Estate of Andy Warhol and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc.
Inscribed “144+UT.006” on the reverse
An unpublished Trial Proof aside from the edition of 100
#2. Letter to the World (The Kick), 1986
SBI Art Auction: 30 October 2021
Estimated: JPY 3,000,000 – 5,000,000
JPY 6,900,000 / USD 60,540
ANDY WARHOL
Letter to the World (The Kick) from: Martha Graham (F. & S. Ⅱ.389), 1986
Screenprint
Signed, numbered and publisher’s stamp on the reverse
From the edition of 100
#3. Letter to the World (The Kick), 1986
SBI Art Auction: 4 July 2021
Estimated: JPY 2,000,000 – 3,000,000
JPY 6,555,000 / USD 59,035
ANDY WARHOL
Letter to the World (The Kick) from: Martha Graham (F. & S. Ⅱ.389), 1986
Screenprint
Signed, numbered and publisher’s stamp on the reverse
AP aside from the edition of 100
#4. Lamentation, 1986
Bonhams London: 23 June 2021
Estimated: GBP 15,000 – 20,000
GBP 20,250 / USD 28,325
Screenprint in colors on Lenox Museum Board
Signed and numbered XIII/XXV in pencil verso
One of 25 artist’s proofs aside from the edition of 100
Satyric Festival Song
Regular Edition
Bonhams New-York: 13 April 2026
Estimated: USD 20,000 – 30,000
USD 48,640
AUCTION RECORD FOR SATYRIC FESTIVAL SONG (REGULAR EDITION)
ANDY WARHOL (1928-1987)
Satyric Festival Song, from Martha Graham (Feldman & Schellmann II.387), 1986
Screenprint in colors on Lenox Museum Board
Signed in pencil on the reverse and annotated ‘HC 8/10’
An hors-commerce, aside from the edition of 100
Published by Martha Graham Center of Contemporary Dance, Inc., New York
With the blindstamp of the printer, Rupert Jasen Smith, New York
With the artist’s copyright inkstamp on the reverse
From the collection of Linda Hodes, a member of the Martha Graham Dance Company (1953 – 1964) and considered by many to be the dancer who most inhabited the spirit of Graham herself. Before her death in 1991, Graham selected Hodes as one of her successors. Hodes later said that she considered Graham “the person who is closest to me outside of my children.” The Warhol prints were a gift from Halston, who designed costumes for the Graham Company. Hodes cherished her Warhol prints all throughout her life.
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Heritage Auctions: 10 December 2024
Estimated: USD 20,000 – 30,000
USD 42,500
ANDY WARHOL (1928-1987)
Satyric Festival Song, from Martha Graham (Feldman & Schellmann, II.387), 1986
Screenprint in colors on Lenox Museum Board
Ed. 39/100 (editioned aside from 25 artist’s proofs, 5 printer’s proofs, and 10 hors commerce)
Signed and editioned in pencil, verso lower right; printer’s chop mark, lower right
Sotheby’s online: 25 September 2024
Estimated: GBP 15,000 – 20,000
GBP 22,800 / USD 30,347
ANDY WARHOL (1928 – 1987)
Satyric Festival Song (Feldman & Schellmann II.387), from Martha Graham, 1986
Screenprint in colors on Lenox Museum Board
Sheet: 36×36 inches (91.4 x 91.4 cm)
Signed in pencil verso and numbered 97/100
This impression is number 97 from the edition of 100 plus 25 artist’s proofs
Heritage Auctions: 16 April 2024
Estimated: USD 20,000 – 30,000
USD 27,500
ANDY WARHOL (1928-1987)
Satyric Festival Song, from Martha Graham (Feldman & Schellmann, II.387), 1986
Screenprint in colors on Lenox Museum Board
Ed. 39/100 (editioned aside from 25 artist’s proofs, 5 printer’s proofs, and 10 hors commerce)
Signed and editioned in pencil, verso lower right; printer’s chop mark, lower right
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Sotheby’s New-York: 26 October 2019
Estimated: USD 15,000 – 20,000
USD 20,000
ANDY WARHOL (1928 – 1987)
SATYRIC FESTIVAL SONG (F. & S. II.387), from Martha Graham, 1986
Screenprint in colors on Lenox Museum Board
Signed in pencil on the verso and inscribed ‘PP 3/5’
A printer’s proof aside from the numbered edition of 100
Trial Proofs
Sotheby’s London: 24 September 2025
Estimated: GBP 25,000 – 30,000
UNSIGNED TRIAL PROOF
PASSED
ANDY WARHOL (1928 – 1987)
Satyric Festival Song, from Martha Graham (see F. & S. II.387), 1986
Screenprint in a unique color combination on Lenox Museum Board
With the ink stamps of The Estate of Andy Warhol and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. verso
Inscribed with the reference number ‘144A VT.016’
A trial proof aside from the edition of 100 plus 25 artist’s proofs
SBI Art Auction Tokyo: 24 April 2021
Estimated: JPY 5,000,000 – 8,000,000
JPY 9,200,000 / USD 85,400
UNSIGNED TRIAL PROOF
AUCTION RECORD FOR SATYRIC SONG FESTIVAL TP
ANDY WARHOL
Satyric Festival Song, from Martha Graham, 1986
Screenprint, unique
Stamped with Estate of Andy Warhol and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc.
Inscribed “144+UT.006” on the reverse
An unpublished Trial Proof aside from the edition of 100
Christie’s New-York: 18 April 2019
Estimated: USD 40,000 – 60,000
USD 50,000
ANDY WARHOL (1928-1987)
Satyric Festival Song, from Martha Graham, 1986
Unique screenprint in colors on Lenox Museum Board
A trial proof, presumably unique in this color version
One of a small number of impressions in this composition
With ‘Andy Warhol Art Authentication Board’ and ‘The Estate of Andy Warhol’ inkstamps and annotated ‘UT.014’ in pencil on the reverse
The following lot is a presumably unique proof in this color combination and also one of a very limited number to depict this composition. The figure seen on the left is not found in the editioned image and has only been seen in a few other trial impressions for this series. The color combination is also radically different from the ultimate selection.
Christie’s New-York: 12 November 2012
Estimated: USD 20,000 – 30,000
USD 32,500
ANDY WARHOL
Satyric Festival Song, from Martha Graham, 1986
Screenprint in colors on Lenox Museum Board
A trial proof, presumably unique in this color version
With the ‘Estate of Andy Warhol’ and ‘Authorized by the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts’
inkstamps on the reverse
Christie’s New-York: 12 November 2012
Estimated: USD 20,000 – 30,000
USD 50,000
ANDY WARHOL
Satyric Festival Song, from Martha Graham, 1986
Screenprint in colors on Lenox Museum Board
A trial proof, presumably unique in this color version
With the ‘The Estate of Andy Warhol’ and ‘Authorized by the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts’
inkstamps on the reverse
Christie’s New-York: 12 November 2012
Estimated: USD 20,000 – 30,000
USD 43,750
ANDY WARHOL
Satyric Festival Song, from Martha Graham, 1986
Screenprint in colors on Lenox Museum Board
A trial proof, presumably unique in this color version
With the ‘The Estate of Andy Warhol’ and ‘Authorized by the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts’
inkstamps on the reverse
Lamentation
Regular Edition
Bonhams New-York: 13 April 2026
Estimated: USD 20,000 – 30,000
USD 21,760
ANDY WARHOL (1928-1987)
Lamentation, from Martha Graham (Feldman & Schellmann II.388), 1986
Screenprint in colors on Lenox Museum Board
Signed in pencil on the reverse and annotated ‘HC 8/10’
An hors-commerce, aside from the edition of 100
Published by Martha Graham Center of Contemporary Dance, Inc., New York
With the blindstamp of the printer, Rupert Jasen Smith, New York
With the artist’s copyright inkstamp on the reverse
Christie’s online: 26 February 2026
Estimated: USD 20,000 – 30,000
USD 22,860
ANDY WARHOL (1928-1987)
Lamentation, from Martha Graham (Feldman & Schellmann II. 388), 1986
Screenprint in colors on Lenox Museum Board
Signed in pencil, numbered XXIII/XXV
One of 25 proofs numbered in Roman numerals, the edition was 100 plus 25 artist’s proofs
Published by the Martha Graham Center of Contemporary Dance, Inc., New York
With the artist’s copyright ink stamp on the reverse
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Carlo Bonte Auctions Bruges: 14 October 2025
Estimated: EUR 15,000 – 20,000
EUR 15,000 (Hammer)
EUR 19,350 / USD 22,460
ANDY WARHOL (1928-1987)
Lamentation, from Martha Graham, 1986
Screenprint in colors
Signed in pencil on the back
Numbered 7/25 from the artist’s proofs
SBI Art Auction: 23 May 2025
Estimated: JPY 3,000,000 – 5,000,000
JPY 3,680,000 / USD 25,815
ANDY WARHOL
Lamentation, from Martha Graham (F. & S. Ⅱ.388), 1986
Screenprint
Signed, numbered and copyright stamp on the reverse
From the edition of 100
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Heritage Auctions: 16 April 2024
Estimated: USD 20,000 – 30,000
USD 23,125
ANDY WARHOL (1928-1987)
Lamentation, from Martha Graham (Feldman & Schellmann, II.388), 1986
Screenprint in colors on Lenox Museum Board
Ed. 39/100 (editioned aside from 25 artist’s proofs, 5 printer’s proofs, and 10 hors commerce)
Signed and editioned in pencil, verso lower right; printer’s chop mark, lower right
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Mainichi Auction: 22 January 2022
Estimated: JPY 2,300,000 – 2,800,000
JPY 3,000,000 (Hammer)
JPY 3,900,000 / USD 34,305
ANDY WARHOL
Lamentation from Martha Graham (F & S.II.388), 1986
Screenprint
Signed and editioned from 100 with a copyright stamp on verso
XXXXXXXXXX
Bonhams London: 23 June 2021
Estimated: GBP 15,000 – 20,000
GBP 20,250 / USD 28,325
Screenprint in colors on Lenox Museum Board
Signed and numbered XIII/XXV in pencil verso
One of 25 artist’s proofs aside from the edition of 100
Christie’s London: 18 March 2020
Estimated: GBP 12,000 – 18,000
GBP 20,000 / USD 23,215
ANDY WARHOL (1928-1987)
Lamentation, from: Martha Graham, 1986
Screenprint in colors on Lenox Museum Board
Signed in pencil verso, numbered 97/100
Trial Proofs
Phillips London: 18 September 2025
Estimated: GBP 15,000 – 20,000
GBP 23,220 / USD 31,580
With the Estate of Andy Warhol and the Visual Arts Foundation inkstamps
Initialed ‘T.J.H.’ by Timothy J. Hunt of the Andy Warhol Foundation
Annotated ‘144B UT.009’ in pencil on the reverse
Estimated: EUR 20,000
EUR 25,800
Lamentation, 1986
Unique color serigraph on Lenox museum cardboard
A Trial Proof with a unique color combination
Stamped by The Estate of Andy Warhol Authorized by the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Art
Accompanied by a copy of the photo certificate from the Andy Warhol Foundation for The Visual Arts, Inc., New York, dated August 20, 2006. The print has the number PT 144B UT.009
Letter to the World
Regular Editions
Sotheby’s New-York: 23 October 2025
Estimated: USD 20,000 – 30,000
USD 53,340
ANDY WARHOL (1928 – 1987)
Letter to the World (The Kick) (Feldman & Schellmann II.389), 1986
From Martha Graham
Screenprint in colors on Lenox Museum Board
Signed in pencil on the verso and numbered from the edition of 100
This impression is from the edition of 100 plus 25 artist’s proofs
With the blindstamp of the printer, Rupert Jasen Smith
Published by Martha Graham center of Contemporary Dance, Inc.
Artnet Auctions: 19 March 2025
Estimated: USD 20,000 – 30,000
USD 55,000
ANDY WARHOL
Letter to the World (The Kick) (from Martha Graham) (II.389, Feldman & Schellmann), 1986
Screenprint in colors on Lenox Museum Board
Signed and numbered in pencil on the reverse
Artist’s Proof 12/25 aside from edition of 100
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Heritage Auctions: 16 April 2024
Estimated: USD 20,000 – 30,000
USD 81,250
AUCTION RECORD FOR LETTER TO THE WORLD
ANDY WARHOL (1928-1987)
Letter to the World (The Kick), from Martha Graham (Feldman & Schellmann, II.389), 1986
Screenprint in colors on Lenox Museum Board
Ed. 39/100 (editioned aside from 25 artist’s proofs, 5 printer’s proofs, and 10 hors commerce)
Signed and editioned in pencil, verso lower right; printer’s chop mark, lower right
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SBI Art Auction: 27 January 2023
Estimated: JPY 4,000,000 – 7,000,000
JPY 6,900,000 / USD 53,156
ANDY WARHOL (1928 – 1987)
Letter to the World (The Kick), from Martha Graham, 1986
Screen-print in colors on Lenox Museum Board
Signed, numbered and copyright stamp on the reverse from the edition of 100
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Sotheby’s New-York: 28 October 2022
Estimated: USD 15,000 – 20,000
USD 50,400
ANDY WARHOL (1928 – 1987)
Letter to the World (The Kick), from Martha Graham, 1986
Screen-print in colors on Lenox Museum Board
Signed in pencil on the verso and numbered 75/1 (the numbering partially effaced)
With the Andy Warhol Art Authentication Board inkstamp on the verso and inscribed in pencil A126.066
This impression is number 75 from the edition of 100 plus 25 artist’s proofs
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SBI Art Auction: 30 October 2021
Estimated: JPY 3,000,000 – 5,000,000
JPY 6,900,000 / USD 60,540
ANDY WARHOL
Letter to the World (The Kick) from: Martha Graham (F. & S. Ⅱ.389), 1986
Screenprint
Signed, numbered and publisher’s stamp on the reverse
From the edition of 100
SBI Art Auction: 4 July 2021
Estimated: JPY 2,000,000 – 3,000,000
JPY 6,555,000 / USD 59,035
ANDY WARHOL
Letter to the World (The Kick) from: Martha Graham (F. & S. Ⅱ.389), 1986
Screenprint
Signed, numbered and publisher’s stamp on the reverse
AP aside from the edition of 100
Trial Proofs
Ketterer Kunst: 7 June 2025
Estimated: EUR 20,000
EUR 30,480 / USD 34,440
UNSIGNED TRIAL PROOF
ANDY WARHOL
Martha Graham: Letter to the World (The Kick), 1986
Silkscreen in colors on Lenox Museum cardboard
With the estate stamp and the stamp of the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts
With the handwritten number “144C UT.032” on the reverse
Unique object
Clars Auction: 16 February 2024
Estimated: USD 35,000 – 45,000
USD 24,000 (Hammer)
USD 30,240
UNSIGNED TRIAL PROOF
ANDY WARHOL (American, 1928-1987)
“Letter to the World (The Kick) from Martha Graham” 1986
Screenprint
“Estate of Andy Warhol” and “The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Inc.” stamps verso
With inventory number in pencil verso
SBI Art Auction Tokyo: 28 October 2022
Estimated: JPY 6,000,000 – 9,000,000
JPY 6,900,000 / USD 47,170
UNSIGNED TRIAL PROOF
ANDY WARHOL
Letter to the World (The Kick) from: Martha Graham (F. & S. Ⅱ.389), 1986
Screenprint, unique
Stamped with Estate of Andy Warhol and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc.
Inscribed “144C UT.051” on the reverse
An unpublished Trial Proof aside from the edition of 100
Christie’s New-York: 12 February 2015
Estimated: USD 15,000 – 25,000
USD 17,500
ANDY WARHOL (1928-1987)
Letter to the World (The Kick), from Martha Graham, 1986
Screenprint in colors on Lenox Museum Board
A unique trial proof aside from the edition (the edition was 100 plus 25 artist’s proofs)
With ‘The Estate of Andy Warhol’ and the ‘Andy Warhol Art Authorization Board’ inkstamps on the reverse
(annotated ‘T.J.H.’ and ‘1446 UT 059’ in pencil)
Christie’s London: 19 March 2014
Estimated: GBP 10,000 – 15,000
GBP 27,500
ANDY WARHOL
Martha Graham: Letter to the World (The Kick) (cf. F.& S. II.389), 1986
Unique screenprint in colors on Lenox Museum Board
A unique color variant aside from the edition of one hundred
With the artist’s estate stamp and the Andy Warhol Art Authentication Board stamp verso
(numbered 144C UT.050, initialed TJH)
With the certificate from The Andy Warhol Foundation For The Visual Arts, Inc.
Complete Sets
Phillips New-York: 22 April 2026
Estimated: USD 70,000 – 100,000
USD 141,900
COMPLETE SET
ANDY WARHOL
Martha Graham (F. & S. 387-389), 1986
The complete set of three screenprints in colors on Lenox Museum Board
All signed and numbered 79/100 in pencil on the reverse
(there were also 25 artist’s proofs)
Published by Martha Graham Center of Contemporary Dance, Inc., New York
(with their and the artist’s copyright inkstamp on the reverse)
Christie’s London: 26 March 2026
Estimated: GBP 30,000 – 50,000
GBP 50,800 / USD 68,020
COMPLETE SET
ANDY WARHOL (1928-1987)
Martha Graham (Feldman & Schellmann II.387-389), 1986
The complete set of three screenprints in colors on Lenox Museum Board
Each signed in pencil verso, numbered 74/100 (there were also 25 artist’s proofs)
Published by the Martha Graham Center of Contemporary Dance, Inc., New York
Printed by Rupert Jasen Smith, with his blindstamp, with the artist’s copyright inkstamp verso
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Germann Switzerland: 26 November 2025
Estimated: CHF 60,000 – 100,000
CHF 70,000 (Hammer)
CHF 87,500 / USD 108,940
COMPLETE SET
ANDY WARHOL (1928-1987-US)
Portfolio. Martha Graham (Feldman & Schellmann II.387-389), 1986
3 color screenprints on Lennox Museum Board
All verso numbered: 87/100
Each verso signed: Andy Warhol
Edition: 100 copies, plus 25 AP, 5 PP, 10 HC
Publisher: Martha Graham Center of Contemporary Dance, Inc., New York
Printer: Rupert Jasen Smith, New York
Freeman’s Hindman: 7 May 2025
Estimated: USD 60,000 – 80,000
USD 127,500
COMPLETE SET
ANDY WARHOL (American, 1928-1987)
Martha Graham (complete portfolio of three), 1986
(Feldman & Schellmann II.387-389)
Screenprints on Lenox Museum Board
Each signed and numbered 33/100 in pencil, verso
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Sotheby’s New-York: 28 October 2022
Estimated: USD 50,000 – 70,000
USD 176,400
COMPLETE SET
AUCTION RECORD FOR A COMPLETE SET OF MARTHA GRAHAM
ANDY WARHOL
Martha Graham
The complete set of three screen-prints in colors on Lenox Museum Board
Each signed in pencil on the verso and numbered 28/100
Christie’s New-York: 27 October 2022
Estimated: USD 60,000 – 80,000
USD 138,600
COMPLETE SET
ANDY WARHOL (1928-1987)
Martha Graham, 1986
The complete set of three screen-prints in colors on Lenox Museum Board
Each signed in pencil on the reverse and numbered 52/100
Sotheby’s Hong-Kong: 6 October 2022
Estimated: HKD 400,000 – 600,000
HKD 882,000 / USD 112,362
COMPLETE SET
ANDY WARHOL
Martha Graham (The Complete Set)
Screenprints in color, in 3 parts
Each: signed and numbered 88/100 on the reverse; with the printer’s blindstamp