Liz, 1964
Offset lithograph in colors on wove paper
Hand-signed in pen and dated
23.1 in. x 23.1 in. / 58.7 cm. x 58.7 cm.
From the unnumbered edition of 300 as issued
Published by Leo Castelli Gallery, New York
(F&S II.7)

Andy Warhol’s iconic images are deeply engrained in the global consciousness. What is less well known about the artist is that the sale of his works has raised millions of dollars for amfAR. But Warhol’s support of amfAR went beyond the generous donation of his artworks—in 1986, he hosted one of amfAR’s earliest fundraising events at the New York Academy of Art.

The pop artist held a life-long fascination with fame, both courting it himself while choosing to feature pop culture’s most well-known figures in various works—Marilyn Monroe, Elvis, Queen Elizabeth II, Mickey Mouse, and Elizabeth Taylor, amfAR’s founding international chairman.

Iconic in her own right, Elizabeth Taylor was an object of fascination for the artist. Warhol produced many works featuring Elizabeth—as the characters she played in National Velvet and Cleopatra, as well as with the men in her life. Created in 1964 (though dated ’66 in the artwork), Liz captures the Oscar-winning actress at the height of her career.

The inclusion of Liz in the auction holds special significance. In 1985, Taylor, along with Dr. Mathilde Krim and others, founded amfAR to support much-needed AIDS research. Bringing cinematic glamour and compassion to the south of France, Taylor launched what would become amfAR Gala Cannes in 1993.

Courtesy of Michael Lisi Contemporary Art

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