for sale is an authentic, original vintage event invitation card mailed directly to a foundational figure of the Warhol legacy at Andy Warhol’s final studio operation.This is a phenomenal piece of New York "Mail Art" and Pop Art history.

Rather than being sent inside an envelope, this invitation was designed to be postmarked and addressed directly on the card itself—a classic format for late-1980s downtown Manhattan gallery, fashion, and studio mailings.Historical Significance & Provenance:The Recipient (Tim Hunt): Hand-addressed to Tim Hunt, a brilliant mainstay of the New York art world and a close associate of Andy Warhol. Following Warhol's death in 1987, Hunt became a key institutional gatekeeper, serving for decades as the chief curator and exclusive print/photography agent for the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts.The Destination (The Final Factory): Addressed to 22 E. 33rd St, NYC 10016.

This historic location was Andy Warhol’s final "Factory" studio complex and the official headquarters of Interview magazine, where he worked from 1984 until his passing.The Timeline (The Estate Era): Postmarked July 10, 1989.

This card arrived at the Factory offices precisely during the monumental, multi-year valuation, archiving, and cataloging process of Warhol's massive estate preceding the historic Sotheby’s landmark auctions.Postal History & Visual Details:Postmark: Circular New York, NY PM postmark clearly dated 10 JUL 1989.Auxiliary Stamp:

A crisp, red machine-stamped postal instruction reading: "INCLUDE YOUR APT # FOR BETTER SERVICE" adds fantastic period-correct character.Address: Clear, bold, handwritten ink address directly to Hunt at the 33rd Street Factory.Condition Report:The invitation card is in solid vintage condition. As a piece of authentic handled postal history, it displays light surface wear, minor edge patina, and the faint tracking marks expected of a direct-mail art artifact from 1989. It has been kept in a smoke-free, climate-controlled archival environment.This is an exceptional, highly specific crossover collectible perfect for serious collectors of Warholiana, Pop Art ephemera, 1980s downtown NYC culture, or unique postal history covers.