"Siberian Tiger - From Endangered Species" by Andy Warhol
Media: Silkscreen - Unsigned and Unnumbered Printer's proof, outside of the edition
Image Dimensions: 38" x 38"
Framed Dimensions(Approx): 45 1/4" x 45 1/4"
Year Produced: 1983
Edition #: Open Edition
Condition: Contact gallery for condition report
Gallery Retail: 3600
About "Siberian Tiger - From Endangered Species"
Bold, striking, and unmistakably Warhol Siberian Tiger from the iconic Endangered Species series is a vivid celebration of one of the world's most majestic creatures. Executed as an unsigned, unnumbered printer's proof, this silkscreen embodies the same electrifying energy and visual impact as the artist's original limited edition works.
The tiger's fierce gaze is rendered in Warhol's trademark Pop palette featuring saturated oranges, intense blues, radiant reds, and high-contrast outlines that pulse with movement. Its piercing, sky-blue eyes command attention, while stylized linear highlights in neon green and yellow lend a contemporary edge to the form, blurring the line between natural portraiture and graphic abstraction.
Created in 1983, the Endangered Species series marked a shift in Warhol's focus toward social and environmental commentary. Commissioned by art dealers Ronald and Frayda Feldman, these works were intended to raise awareness of vanishing wildlife, elevating animals to celebrity status akin to Warhol's depictions of Marilyn Monroe and Elvis.
This piece is both a powerful visual statement and a poignant call to conservation. Striking in scale and color, it makes a captivating addition to modern interiors, executive offices, or curated Pop Art collections. Siberian Tiger is a testament to Warhol's enduring genius and the fragility of the beauty he captured.
Andy Warhol - SIBERIAN TIGER from Endangered Species - USA, 1983. Screenprint in colors. 38 x 38 in. This work is an Unsigned and Unnumbered Printer's proof, outside of the edition. Printed by Rupert Jasen Smith, New York. The print does not have the AWAAB stamp. Publisher stamp on the Veso, printer's blind stamp. It is not signed or numbered. Framed in a contemporary 3 inch black frame, floated on a black linen mat and protected by UV Plexiglass, the image and colors charge off the paper.
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Andy Warhol (1928?1987) was a pioneering American artist whose work defined and revolutionized the Pop Art movement. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Warhol began his career as a commercial illustrator before rising to prominence in the 1960s with his iconic silkscreen paintings of consumer goods and celebrities, including Campbell?s Soup Cans, Marilyn Monroe, and Elvis Presley. His work blurred the line between high art and mass culture, challenging traditional ideas of artistic originality and authorship.
Known for his distinctive visual style and fascination with fame, media, and repetition, Warhol transformed everyday imagery into bold, provocative statements on American society. He was also a prolific filmmaker, publisher, and cultural provocateur, establishing The Factory?his infamous New York City studio?as a hub for artists, musicians, models, and misfits.
Warhol's influence extended far beyond the canvas; he shaped the way we think about celebrity, branding, and the role of the artist in contemporary life. His legacy remains deeply embedded in art history and popular culture, and his work continues to be exhibited and celebrated around the world. As he once famously said, ?In the future, everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes.? Warhol?s 15 minutes has lasted generations.
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