A work by Andy Warhol who disappeared in a commune in the south-east of the Netherlands at the end of 2024 was probably thrown in the trash, the municipality said, in a statement relaying the results of an independent survey.
The work of the artist at the origin of the pop art movement had disappeared at the end of 2024 during the renovations of the town hall of the town of Uden, in a context of territorial reorganization. “”It is very likely that the missing works of art of the municipality were accidentally thrown with bulky waste“, said the municipality of Maashorst.
The municipality indicated that it has commissioned the External Research Agency Bing between November 2024 and March 2025 to investigate the disappearance of several works of art, including a copy of a serigraphy of Andy Warhol representing Beatrix, Queen Mother of the Netherlands. “”The survey consisted mainly in interviews with civil servants and administrators involved“said the municipality.
Bing concluded that shortcomings were the source of the disappearance. “”For example, the property was not properly allocated, there have been no policies and procedures established around the renovation, and there was no rapid action when works of art proved missing missing“. “There were also no guidelines for recording, storage, conservation and safety of works“revealed the investigation.
At the end of his life, Andy Warhol produced two editions of this series representing four queens, including Beatrix. A normal edition of 40 copies and one “royal edition“From lithographs to the sparkling effect.
