232. Warhol, Andy. Printed art of “Mao Tse-Tung” signed (“Andy W”). Greeting card style and printed on heavy stock paper, measuring 6.9 x 6.9 in.; 175 x 175 mm. (closed) and 13.75 in. x 6.9 in.; 349 x 175 mm. (open). The artwork depicts the Chinese leader with a green face, wearing a pink jacket. Nine differently colored Mao’s are on the back cover. When opened, on the right, is a printed announcement: “Mao Tse-Tung by Andy Warhol Published by Multiples, Inc. and Castelli Graphics, Printed at Styria Studio, A portfolio of 10 silkscreens each signed and numbered by the artist, 36 x 36 inches, A limited edition of 250.” Two contact addresses and phone numbers are listed. “Copyright 1972 Andy Warhol.” On the left is a similar announcement printed in Chinese.
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