Mick Jagger (FS II.138) by Andy Warhol

This item is a framed screenprint on Arches Aquarelle (mould-made) paper from the 1975 portfolio of Mick Jagger by renowned Pop Art artist Andy Warhol. The piece measures approximately 43.5 by 29 inches. It features a portrait of Jagger with Warhol's signature screenprinting technique, utilizing a monochromatic black-and-white photographic base overlaid with abstract blocks of muted teal-green and gray color. The composition is accented with hand-drawn black graphic lines that define the subject's features and hair. Notable markings include two distinct signatures: Mick Jagger's signature in blue ink on the lower left and Andy Warhol's signature in pencil on the lower right. On the extreme bottom-left corner, an edition number is visible, indicating its place within the limited run of 250 prints. The print is housed in a thin, light-wood exhibition-style frame. The condition appears stable with no major foxing or tears visible, though there is a slight reflection on the glass covering. This series is iconic for its dual signatures, representing a unique collaboration between the rock star and the artist during the mid-1970s.

I have examined the digital representation of the Mick Jagger (FS II.138) screenprint from the 1975 portfolio. This work, printed on Arches Aquarelle paper and measuring approximately 43.5 x 29 inches, is a quintessential example of Warhol's mid-career portraiture. The presence of the dual signatures—Warhol in pencil and Jagger in blue ink—is the primary driver of value for this specific series, as it represents a rare collaborative branding effort between two 20th-century icons. Based on visual analysis, the registration of the teal-green and gray blocks remains crisp, and the hand-drawn graphic lines appear consistent with the published edition of 250. The market for Warhol's 'Mick Jagger' suite has seen significant appreciation, with high-quality impressions frequently exceeding the six-figure mark at major auction houses like Sotheby’s and Christie’s. The work's rarity is maintained by its place in a limited edition of 250. However, this appraisal is subject to physical verification. Digital images cannot definitively confirm the absence of light-staining, Mat-burn, or paper thinning/hinging issues. Full authentication requires an in-person inspection to verify the paper's watermark and texture, as well as a review of provenance documentation (such as a gallery invoice or a certificate from the Andy Warhol Foundation). Scientific testing of the ink and graphite signatures under magnification would be necessary to ensure they are not mechanical reproductions or later additions.