Andy Warhol screen-print holds local perspective
Staff report
An Andy Warhol screen-print being sold at auction could help out a Kewanee -area school.
The print, entitled, “Mao,” was created by Andy Warhol in 1972. It is the 25th of 250 editions and has an estimated value is between $30,000 -$50,000.
The piece was donated by James Hannon, class of 1960, to his alma mater Visitation Catholic School, and is being sold by New York-basked Lark Mason Associates. The company’s Prints and Multiples sale is now open for bidding on www.igavelauctions.com through Jan. 14, 2021.
Proceeds from the print will support technology, scholarships and operations at Visitation, money that is meant to ensure students and teachers a consistent quality learning experience during the COVID 19 pandemic.