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WOW. This is truly a nice piece. It's on my watch list and I hope to pick this up when the hammer drops.

I like a bit of Psaier.

Cheers Chris. I used the same frame on the large one I am keeping. It looks perfect as well.... ;D

harvey,
stunning piece dude
is it dated?
thanks

I am not familar with Psaier - whats his/hers story?

He's some dude that claims to have been Warhol's boy back in the day. The Warhol family says they never met and or heard of this guy and would appreciate if he would stop making false claims about his ties to Andy's work. I think he's Italian!

I guess my comments would be that his reputation and status has always been played down by the Warhol society. I guess thats to their benefit. I think there is enough evidence to prove his link and association with Warhol and The Factory.

An extract from one of many pieces written on the subject.

"Feeling lost in post-war Italy the young Pietro relocated first to Madrid and then in 1961 found his way to Soho, New York. Whilst working as a waiter in the Greenwich Village Gaslight Café in 1964 he met Andy Warhol and an extraordinary bisexual relationship blossomed between the two. Psaier began designing backdrops for Warhol's films and eventually produced layouts, silk-screens and joint works at Warhol's studio 'The Factory', although few artistic or financial rewards would come his way. While Warhol needed to trace and use a light box Psaier was a skilled artist with watercolours, oils and pencil. Some critics say that without Psaier and fellow artist Rupert Jasen Smith in the background Warhol could never have maintained production of the Factory commercial output but with dignity and style both men chose not to take the limelight from Warhol. Warhol nicknamed him "Peter the Italian" and their relationship continued on and off until the late 1960's.

'My shelter at the Andy Warhol factory was at a time soon after I arrived from Italy. I partied at the best places. While Andy worked on the motion pictures 'Flesh for Frankenstein' and 'Blood for Dracula' I acted as a conduit for the factory to compound music and art and to score drugs for a seriously destabilized pop culture. My friendship with Andy Warhol led me to change my style. I never capitalized on Andy's fame'. Pietro Psaier, 1993.

After his relationship with Warhol diminished Psaier continued to work by himself at a prolific rate producing hundreds of original pieces of art work. His most popular subjects included Andy Warhol, Marilyn Monroe, Mick Jagger, David Bowie, Freddie Mercury, Oscar Wilde, Jackie Onassis, The Clash, James Joyce, the Beatles, Francis Bacon, depictions of Christ and even Royalty.


The Big Name Clients 1970-1980

In the early 70's Psaier moved to California and together with Rick Griffin designed psychedelic rock posters for various bands.
During the late 1970's Psaier was commissioned by many famous stars from the Music and Film business to produce statement pieces for their lavish mansions. Works were produced for Keith Moon, Oliver Reed and Michael Caine to name a few. In 1974 Psaier became the second youngest artist to be awarded the ‘Italian-American Institute of Art' 56th Annual Award, in New York, a prize given for inspiration to artistic Peers".

I personally just find having pieces of work of this quality from an artist whose life and collection are associated with one of the most historic periods in art history extremely satisfying and a constant fascination.

My first large oil on canvas purchased a few years back.

She points to this Dface canvas on the adjacent wall Etched.

It is indeed Wiz.

. Love it.

Even Neoprene as well Sacked?, im lucky enough not to be allergic.

Hmmm i see

I m allergic to latex - not that n e 1 cares - band aids can do me in -

Really expected this one to achieve £600+. Guess I was wrong. If I did not already have two large pieces hanging I would just pull this and keep it. Bad time to sell and good time to buy.

It comes with a COA from Studion Psaier and is going to be an absolute steal for someone.