An authentic 1985 Andy Warhol exhibition poster for Reigning Queens, created for the opening at Castelli Uptown Gallery in New York. This striking advertisement features Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands, one of the four monarchs Warhol portrayed in his celebrated silkscreen series.
Artist: Andy Warhol
Year: 1985
Size: 17 × 11 inches (43 × 28 cm)
Printing: Offset lithograph on paper
Condition: B+ (Very Good; light handling wear, never folded)
Authenticity: Original 1985 printing (not a reproduction); Certificate of Authenticity included
Warhol’s Reigning Queens was his largest portrait portfolio, depicting four ruling queens of the era—Elizabeth II, Beatrix, Margrethe II, and Ntombi Twala—based on official state portraits. His use of vivid colour blocks and collaged overlays emphasized their status as both monarchs and media icons.
This gallery handout captures the moment when Warhol launched the series in Manhattan. Surviving examples are rare, as most were discarded after the show. Today, they are prized for their direct connection to Warhol’s late career and for their strong Pop Art imagery. A vibrant piece of Pop Art ephemera and a conversation-worthy addition to any Warhol or contemporary art collection.
Ships flat between archival boards, fully insured. Every order includes a signed Certificate of Authenticity from Vintage Poster UK.
