Nov 19, 2025 11:00 EST
The Evelyn D. Farland Collection
Andy Warhol
Estate / Collection: The Evelyn D. Farland Collection
American, 1928-1987
Brillo Boxes, 1964
Signed Andy Warhol on the bottom of the yellow box
Silkscreen on wood
White boxes, each: 17 x 17 x 14 inches (43.2 x 43.2 x 35.5cm)
Yellow box: 13 x 16 x 11 1/2 inches (33 x 40.5 x 29.2cm)
Provenance:
Leo Castelli Gallery, New York
Mr. and Mrs. Peter M. Brant, New York
Sotheby Parke Bernet, Contemporary Paintings, Drawings and Sculpture, May 12-13, 1981, lot 233, illus.
Acquired from the above sale by Mr. and Mrs. Leo and Evelyn D. Farland, New York
Literature
John Coplans, Andy Warhol, New York Graphic Society, 1971, pg. 123, another set illus. in color
Richard Morphet, Andy Warhol: The Tate Gallery 17 February - 28 March 1971, exhibition catalogue, another set illus. in color
Neil Printz and Sally King-Nero, eds., The Andy Warhol Catalogue Raisonné: Paintings and Sculptures 1964-1969, Vol. 02, New York, 2004, no. 568-850 and no.627-720, example from the series illus. in color
$900,000 - $1,500,000
Estate / Collection: The Evelyn D. Farland Collection
American, 1928-1987
Brillo Boxes, 1964
Signed Andy Warhol on the bottom of the yellow box
Silkscreen on wood
White boxes, each: 17 x 17 x 14 inches (43.2 x 43.2 x 35.5cm)
Yellow box: 13 x 16 x 11 1/2 inches (33 x 40.5 x 29.2cm)
Provenance:
Leo Castelli Gallery, New York
Mr. and Mrs. Peter M. Brant, New York
Sotheby Parke Bernet, Contemporary Paintings, Drawings and Sculpture, May 12-13, 1981, lot 233, illus.
Acquired from the above sale by Mr. and Mrs. Leo and Evelyn D. Farland, New York
Literature
John Coplans, Andy Warhol, New York Graphic Society, 1971, pg. 123, another set illus. in color
Richard Morphet, Andy Warhol: The Tate Gallery 17 February - 28 March 1971, exhibition catalogue, another set illus. in color
Neil Printz and Sally King-Nero, eds., The Andy Warhol Catalogue Raisonné: Paintings and Sculptures 1964-1969, Vol. 02, New York, 2004, no. 568-850 and no.627-720, example from the series illus. in color
Overall in good condition. Scuffs and dents throughout consistent with the age and presentation of the work. Minor chips and paint losses throughout, particularly at the extreme edges and corners. Signs of repainting mostly presenting in the extreme edges in white boxes. No signs of significant touch-ups to the screenprint impressions. Variations in the screenprint quality is inherent to and consistent with the artist's studio technique.
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Auction: The Evelyn D. Farland Collection, Nov 19, 2025
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Auction of The Evelyn D. Farland Collection on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 11am
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Featuring Important Works by Alexander Calder, David Hockney, Man Ray, Andy Warhol, Tom Wesselmann & Many More
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Pioneered the Art Poster in America as Founder of Poster Originals, Ltd.
NEW YORK, NY -- Doyle is honored to auction The Evelyn D. Farland Collection on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 11am. This important and extensive group of Modern and Contemporary artworks was assembled by a discerning collector, publisher and arts advocate whose influence helped reshape the role of the art poster in America. As a founder of Poster Originals, Ltd., Evelyn Farland expanded public access to visual culture while cultivating lasting relationships with major artists, influential galleries and distinguished institutions. Her collection, built over several decades, is a testament to her sophisticated connoisseurship and deep engagement with the New York art world.
Evelyn Farland’s eclectic collection of art pioneers such as Andy Warhol, Man Ray, Alexander Calder and Sonia Delaunay challenges conventional perspectives, often infusing it with humor, irony, and a sense of joy. By bringing together diverse artists who were often personal friends, the collection creates a dialogue across mediums and movements—highlighting a collective celebration of avant garde. This fusion invites viewers not only to appreciate each piece on its own terms but also to explore the broader artistic conversation about the power of visual experimentation.
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