Giant Panda
by Andy Warhol
Year: 1983
Medium: Screenprint on Lenox Museum Board
Size: 38 x 38 in (96.52 x 96.52 cm)
Edition: 150
Signed
A striking emblem of Warhol’s fascination with wildlife, Giant Panda (1983) brings the instantly recognisable animal into the artist’s distinctive Pop Art vocabulary. This 38 × 38-inch screenprint on Lenox Museum Board belongs to a signed edition of 150. Its bold imagery, strong visual presence, and place within Warhol’s celebrated animal series give it lasting appeal for discerning collectors of modern prints.
Giant Panda is part of Andy Warhol’s celebrated Endangered Species series from 1983. Commissioned by Ronald and Frayda Feldman, the series presented ten threatened animals through Warhol’s vivid silkscreen style. The project brought Pop art and conservation together, turning a vulnerable species into a bold cultural image.
There is no original street-graffiti version. Warhol created Giant Panda through his studio screenprint practice, using the language of commercial reproduction rather than public-wall art. Its bright colour and enlarged form make the panda impossible to overlook, suggesting beauty, fragility, survival, and the power of visibility.
For collectors, Giant Panda is an important late-period Warhol with strong recognition. The limited edition, distinctive colour treatment, condition, and provenance all influence rarity and market demand. It also offers a compelling alternative to Warhol’s more familiar celebrity subjects.
In our gallery experience, the panda has exceptional display appeal. It feels accessible at first glance, yet its conservation theme gives the image greater depth.
The work reflects Warhol’s mature 1980s style, alongside Camouflage, Ads, and his late portraits. For collectors seeking a distinctive Warhol with strong cultural meaning, Giant Panda combines Pop history, visual impact, and enduring relevance.
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Giant Panda
by Andy Warhol
Year: 1983
Medium: Screenprint on Lenox Museum Board
Size: 38 x 38 in (96.52 x 96.52 cm)
Edition: 150
A striking emblem of Warhol’s fascination with wildlife, Giant Panda (1983) brings the instantly recognisable animal into the artist’s distinctive Pop Art vocabulary. This 38 × 38-inch screenprint on Lenox Museum Board belongs to a signed edition of 150. Its bold imagery, strong visual presence, and place within Warhol’s celebrated animal series give it lasting appeal for discerning collectors of modern prints.
Giant Panda is part of Andy Warhol’s celebrated Endangered Species series from 1983. Commissioned by Ronald and Frayda Feldman, the series presented ten threatened animals through Warhol’s vivid silkscreen style. The project brought Pop art and conservation together, turning a vulnerable species into a bold cultural image.
There is no original street-graffiti version. Warhol created Giant Panda through his studio screenprint practice, using the language of commercial reproduction rather than public-wall art. Its bright colour and enlarged form make the panda impossible to overlook, suggesting beauty, fragility, survival, and the power of visibility.
For collectors, Giant Panda is an important late-period Warhol with strong recognition. The limited edition, distinctive colour treatment, condition, and provenance all influence rarity and market demand. It also offers a compelling alternative to Warhol’s more familiar celebrity subjects.
In our gallery experience, the panda has exceptional display appeal. It feels accessible at first glance, yet its conservation theme gives the image greater depth.
The work reflects Warhol’s mature 1980s style, alongside Camouflage, Ads, and his late portraits. For collectors seeking a distinctive Warhol with strong cultural meaning, Giant Panda combines Pop history, visual impact, and enduring relevance.