The Gift of Warhol for the Holiday Season

Look no further: Guy Hepner’s 2009 holiday gift guide has something for everyone on your list. Guy Hepner is pleased to present a special selection of original works by Andy Warhol. This exceptional assortment has pieces for everybody—from the fashionably fiscally responsible to the person that has it all. The following includes ten perfect gift ideas for this holiday season.

For the fledgling collector, a limited edition Warhol screenprint on wallpaper, from his 1960’s series of cows, is available for under $5,000.

Unique, hand-colored lithographs by Warhol are ideal for the collector looking to acquire an unusual piece. Four works from two of Andy Warhol’s earliest portfolios have just become available, each for under $10,000. From Wild Raspberries, Warhol’s flamboyant and delectable portfolio of recipes, Baked Hawaii and Gardoons à la Mousseline are available. Appealing to the animal lover in all of us, two pieces from 25 Cats Named Sam and One Blue Pussy. These works will make a wonderful addition to any collection.

What better way to celebrate the Christmas season in a decadent manner than with Warhol’s Santa Claus? For an ironic twist on the holiday revelry, Warhol’s Dracula is a fantastic acquisition. Each of these iconic images can be yours for under $25,000.

For the person that has it all, an exceptional piece from Warhol’s Ads portfolio makes the ideal gift. Some of the most sought-after works by Warhol are included in this collection. Blackglama (Judy Garland) and The New Spirit (Donald Duck), two of the most desired pieces are now available for under $50,000.

This holiday season, give the gift that keeps on giving with Andy Warhol. His work is timeless; it has displayed a remarkable ability to weather any economic storm. For sheer prestige, glamour and, of course, holiday festivity Warhol is unparalleled. Please contact the gallery for details and availability.

Guy Hepner
300 N Robertson Blvd
West Hollywood, CA, 90048

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Gavin Bond Backstage: Volume 3 Official Release

Guy Hepner announces the official release of Backstage: Volume 3 by Gavin Bond on December 1st. Due to high demand, the first two are completely sold out with prices soaring at auction. Gavin Bond’s Backstage: Volume 2 sold for $20,000 at auction earlier this year. Bond’s newest portfolio is a suite of twelve digital c prints on gloss paper, each 26 x 22 inches, now available in a small edition of 10 solely through Guy Hepner. Shot backstage by Gavin Bond at the Victoria’s Secret runway show, this series evokes all of the drama and excitement of the runway event itself. Bond captures the world’s most famous and beautiful models in their most candid moments. Signed, numbered and dated on a separate label, the twelve photographs are presented in a clamshell box designed exclusively for Guy Hepner by Gavin Bond. Please contact the gallery for availability.

Guy Hepner
300 N Robertson Blvd
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Seliger, Bond & Watson Post Impressive Results

Mark Seliger, Gavin Bond and Albert Watson, three of the world’s top photographers, enjoyed stellar results at the recent round of auction in New York. Their works exhibited strong rises from the initial offer prices at the gallery. Mark Seliger’s Mod Fashion (2006), estimated between $6,000 and $8,000, sold for $11,250. Gavin Bond’s Redemption (2008), estimated between $10,000 and $15,000, sold for $31,250, a new record price for the artist. Albert Watson’s Kate Moss, Marrakech, Morocco (1993), estimated between $10,000 and $15,000, sold for $32,500. Works by these artists have shown a consistent tendency to appreciate over time, and this data further demonstrates Guy Hepner’s ability to anticipate trends and provide opportunities for his preferred clients. The art market has regained much of its former strength and looks set to continue the upward momentum into 2010.

Guy Hepner
300 N Robertson Blvd
West Hollywood, CA, 90048

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A year after the art market fell to an all-time low, Andy Warhol’s 200 One Dollar Bills (1962) broke records this month at auction. Last auctioned 23 years ago for a then impressive $385,000, and recently estimated at $12 million, Warhol’s 200 One Dollar Bills sold for an unprecedented $44 million at Sotheby’s contemporary evening sale. Many collectors and critics view this as a strong indication that the art market has regained its former strength, and it certainly proves that Andy Warhol’s work is unaffected by market volatility. The auction as a whole was an incredible success, though the true highlight was Warhol’s depiction of his favorite commodity, the dollar. Guy Hepner is pleased to offer pieces from Warhol's exceptional series, Dollar ($) Signs. Please contact the gallery for further information and availability.

Backstage: Volume 3 by Gavin Bond

Backstage Volume 3 by Gavin Bond is now available at Guy Hepner for a limited time only. Due to high demand, Backstage Volumes 1 and 2 are both completely sold out. Gavin Bond’s Backstage Volume 2 sold for $20,000 at auction earlier this year. Bond’s newest portfolio is a suite of twelve archival digital c prints on gloss paper, each 26 x 22 inches, now available in a small edition of 10 exclusively through Guy Hepner. Shot backstage by Gavin Bond at the Victoria’s Secret runway show, this series evokes all of the drama and excitement of the runway event itself. Bond captures the world’s most famous and beautiful models, in their most candid moments. This sizzling series by Gavin Bond includes photographs of Gisele Bundchen, Alessandra Ambrosio, Adriana Lima and Selita Ebanks. Signed, numbered and dated on a separate label, the twelve photographs are presented in a clamshell box designed by Gavin Bond. Please contact the gallery for availability.

Andy Warhol - Death and Disaster

Guy Hepner is excited to offer a rare selection of Andy Warhol works from his death and disaster series. These extraordinary pieces emphasize a departure from Warhol’s previous work. Andy Warhol’s examination of iconic yet tragic figures, such as Jacqueline Kennedy, proves to be exceptionally poignant. A limited number of pieces are now available for viewing. Please contact the gallery to schedule an appointment.

Guy Hepner
300 N Robertson Blvd
West Hollywood, CA, 90048

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Marlon Brando by Russell Young

Guy Hepner is pleased to present Russell Young’s newest body of work, focusing on the iconic actor, sex symbol and activist, Marlon Brando. Known for his edgy examinations of celebrities in the media, Russell Young has risen to become one of the most collected and sought after artists of our time. Young’s work has been exhibited extensively in solo and group shows and is also held in many prominent public and private collections. Celebrities and collectors from the most discriminating to novice have eagerly added Russell Young’s works to their collections. Please contact the gallery for further information.

Guy Hepner
300 N Robertson Blvd
West Hollywood, CA, 90048

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Albert Watson - Black and White Nudes

Without a doubt, Albert Watson is an artist who greatly enriches the viewer’s perspective with his unique photographic view. Watson's range is as impressive as the aesthetic forcefulness and the emotional intensity of his pictures. Watson's curiosity appears to be as inexhaustible as his reputed chameleon-like changeability. His singular commitment to perfection has made Albert Watson one of the world’s eminent photographers. Guy Hepner is excited to now offer Watson’s breathtaking series of black and white nude photographs. These awe-inspiring images are available in multiple print sizes through Guy Hepner. For further details please contact the gallery.

Guy Hepner
300 N Robertson Blvd
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Jorge Oswaldo - New Talent

Guy Hepner is excited to announce the representation of the up and coming Los Angeles based artist Jorge Oswaldo. Oswaldo produces handmade designs and digital incarnations, stitching them together into seamless visual hybrids. Oswaldo's process often begins with a simple line drawing that inevitably results in a frenetically arranged, calculated explosion of line and shape. Oswaldo’s unique three-dimensional vinyl and handpainted appliqués on multi layer Plexiglas pieces have received rave reviews from both critic and collectors. These incredible one of a kind works are now offered exclusively through Guy Hepner. Please contact the gallery for further details and availability.

Guy Hepner
300 N Robertson Blvd
West Hollywood, CA, 90048

www.guyhepner.com
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Rare Andy Warhol Works Now Available

Guy Hepner is excited to present five rare Andy Warhol works. Included in this series are two of Warhol’s infamous portraits of the Chinese Communist leader Mao Zedong. Mao appears both sinister and comical in these famous renditions by Andy Warhol. Also available are Paramount and Blackglama, two of Warhol’s most well-known and esteemed advertisements. Warhol’s Dollar ($) Signs best represent the artist’s satirical take on conspicuous consumption. In the words of Warhol, “I like money on the wall. Say you were going to buy a $200,000 painting. I think you should take that money, tie it up, and hang it on the wall. Then when someone visited you, the first thing they would see is the money on the wall.” Please contact the gallery for further information.

Guy Hepner
300 N Robertson Blvd
West Hollywood, CA, 90048

www.guyhepner.com
info@guyhepner.com
Tel: +1 310.979.0011