Mobil from Ads F&S II.350, 1985

Andy Warhol’s Mobil from Ads (F&S II.350) is part of the artist’s celebrated Ads portfolio, a series in which Warhol transformed some of the most recognizable commercial logos and advertising campaigns of the twentieth century into iconic works of fine art. By selecting the Mobil logo — instantly associated with American industry, mobility, and consumer culture — Warhol continued his lifelong fascination with branding and the power of mass media imagery. Rendered with his signature bold color palette and crisp graphic composition, the work elevates a familiar corporate symbol into an object of cultural reflection, blurring the line between commerce and high art in a way that became central to Pop Art itself.

Executed in 1985 as a screenprint on Lenox Museum Board, this work is hand signed and numbered by Andy Warhol from the edition of 190. Measuring 38 × 38 inches (96.5 × 96.5 cm.), the composition possesses a striking visual balance and monumental presence that allows the logo’s instantly recognizable design to command the viewer’s attention. Created late in Warhol’s career, Mobil exemplifies his enduring ability to capture the visual language of modern consumerism while simultaneously critiquing and celebrating it. Today, works from the Ads series remain among the most sought-after examples of Warhol’s graphic brilliance, resonating with collectors for both their historical significance and timeless contemporary appeal.