Andy Warhol $ (Quadrant) F. & S. 283, 1982

Andy Warhol’s *$ (Quadrant)* series, created in 1982, stands as one of the artist’s most direct examinations of wealth, commerce, and the symbolism of money. By isolating and enlarging the instantly recognizable dollar sign, Warhol transformed a commonplace financial emblem into an object of artistic contemplation, continuing a theme that had fascinated him throughout his career. For Warhol, money represented both the driving force of modern consumer culture and a universal language understood across social and cultural boundaries. Rendered in vivid colors and energetic compositions, the *$* series captures the optimism, excess, and entrepreneurial spirit that defined America in the early 1980s, while simultaneously questioning society’s relationship with material success.

This exceptional example, *$ (Quadrant)*, is a unique screenprint in colors on Lenox Museum Board, signed and numbered 21/60 in pencil from Warhol’s celebrated edition of unique variants, with an additional ten artist’s proofs. Unlike traditional editions in which each impression is identical, every print from this series features a distinct combination of colors and ink applications, making each work effectively unique. Published by the artist and bearing his copyright inkstamp on the reverse, the print exemplifies Warhol’s masterful use of screenprinting to merge fine art and popular imagery. Measuring 40 1/8 x 32 1/8 inches (101.9 x 81.5 cm.), *$ (Quadrant)* remains one of the most iconic and sought-after images from Warhol’s late career, embodying the artist’s enduring fascination with fame, capitalism, and the power of symbols in contemporary life.