A dazzling union of Pop Art and royal grandeur, Andy Warhol’s Queen Elizabeth II from the Reigning Queens (Royal Edition) stands as one of the artist’s most iconic works. Limited to just 30 diamond-dusted impressions, this rare edition exudes a regal brilliance that reflects both Warhol’s fascination with fame and the timeless image of Britain’s longest-reigning monarch.
Warhol’s bold reinterpretation of the Queen, based on Peter Grugeon’s official Silver Jubilee portrait, transforms an image of tradition into a vibrant symbol of pop culture. Infused with shimmering diamond dust, the work captures the paradox Warhol mastered: reverence and kitsch, celebrity and sovereignty, art and politics.
Acclaimed by the Queen herself—who added the deluxe edition to the Royal Collection during her Diamond Jubilee in 2012—this portrait has secured its place as a cultural icon.
Warhol, the master of repetition and mass media aesthetics, elevated everyday imagery and global celebrities into the realm of fine art. From his Campbell’s Soup Cans to Marilyn Monroe, his silkscreens reshaped modern art, and with Reigning Queens, he crowned the most recognizable woman in the world with his distinctive Pop vision.
This work is more than a portrait—it is a glittering intersection of history, celebrity, and artistic innovation. The auction ends on September 18th.
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