Andy Warhol (American, 1928-1987), To Halston: Back of Male Nude Torso with Lily

Ink on paper from a "Gavin's Models" December 1979 calendar, 1979, signed and inscribed "to Halston 7 26 79 / london / Andy Warhol" at upper left, with Andy Warhol Art Authentication Board, Inc. Authentic stamp and pencil notation "A134.025" to verso of sheet, mounted and framed under glass.

Sheet size 19 x 14 1/8 in.; Frame dimensions 32 1/4 x 26 in.

Private Collection, Pinehurst, North Carolina

Andy Warhol and Halston shared a close, mutually influential friendship that helped define the overlap of art, fashion, and celebrity culture in the 1970s. Introduced through New York’s elite social and creative circles, they became fixtures at Studio 54, where Warhol’s fascination with fame and image aligned seamlessly with Halston’s vision of modern glamour. Warhol created portraits of Halston and documented his rise as a cultural icon, while Halston embraced Warhol’s pop sensibility, surrounding himself with artists, models, and muses who blurred the boundaries between high art and commercial style. Their relationship exemplified a moment when fashion designers became artists, artists became brands, and both used visibility itself as a medium.

Soft crease to sheet at lower left corner; overall in good estate condition.