Artnet Auctions is offering three prints from Andy Warhol's 1986 'Vanishing Animals' series in its Post-War and Contemporary Art sale, alongside a graphite study from his earlier 1983 'Endangered Species' portfolio. The 'Vanishing Animals' series features ten silkscreen prints of endangered species such as the California Condor and Sömmering Gazelle, executed in Warhol's signature style. The sale is open for bidding through November 20, 2025, with estimates ranging from $25,000 to $50,000 per work.
The series matters because it highlights a lesser-known but significant aspect of Warhol's practice: his deep engagement with environmental activism and conservation. Created just a year before his death, 'Vanishing Animals' represents a culmination of his stylistic evolution and a passionate call to protect endangered species. The works remain highly sought-after on the secondary market, offering collectors both art-historical value and a poignant reminder of humanity's relationship with nature.