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| Andy Warhol & "Double Elvis" |
Who
doesn't know the name Elvis Presley? Well if you don't and you're not
from that generation Elvis was one of the largest rock stars to grace a
stage, or the Ed Sullivan Show (the equivalent to Saturday Night Live or
Jay Leno today).
Even now, decades after the King of Rock n' Rolls
passing his estate, songs, memorabilia and yes even art work of him goes
for millions of dollars.
According to reports: "Andy Warhol's "Double Elvis" a silver silkscreen image of
Elvis Presley depicted as a cowboy, fetched $37,042,500. It had been
expected to sell for $30 million to $50 million. The auction house said
it was the first "Double Elvis" to appear on the market since 1995.
Warhol produced a series of 22 images of Elvis. Nine are in museum
collections.The rock and roll heartthrob is shown armed and shooting from the
hip, a shadowy Elvis figure faintly visible in the background. It was
offered for sale by a private American collector, who acquired it in
1977."
Not a overall surprising number considering the number of visitors and admirers Presley has, after all his voice was one in a million too. If you would like to read more about the auction and other artists who were featured please go to the following link :http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/05/10/warhol-elvis-fetches-37m-at-auction/?intcmp=features#ixzz1uTO0YM2X
Not a overall surprising number considering the number of visitors and admirers Presley has, after all his voice was one in a million too. If you would like to read more about the auction and other artists who were featured please go to the following link :http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/05/10/warhol-elvis-fetches-37m-at-auction/?intcmp=features#ixzz1uTO0YM2X
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