The Andy Warhol Catalogue Raisonne (Complete in 5 Massive Volumes)

London & New York: Phaidon Press, 2002. Printed Boards. Fine. The sweeping catalogue raisonne of Andy Warhol's paintings and sculpture, complete in 5 dense, slipcased, quarto volumes. The project spanned 16 years --from 2002 to 2018; both its sheer scale and its comprehensive authority give testimony to this. All 5 1st edition volumes are in lovely, Near Fine to Fine condition. Each is in its beige boards and slipcase, with wonderful splashes of color and striking design. Vol. 1 (Published in 2002): Paintings and Sculpture 1961-1963; Vol. 2 (Published in 2004): Paintings and Sculpture 1964-1969; Vol. 3 (Published in 2010): Paintings and Sculpture (truncated) 1970-1974; Vol. 4 (Published in 2014): Paintings and Sculpture Late 1974-1976; Volume 5 (Published in 2018): Paintings 1976-1978. Both Volumes 2 and 5 consist of 2 separate books, making the complete catalogue raisonne 7 books within 5 slipcased volumes. A remarkable piece of scholarship, imposing and deeply impressive. (Inventory #: 21197)