Rene Ricard, Chase Mellon, and Susan Bottomly (International Velvet) by Gerard Malanga - Photo Print (Signed) Ron Rivlin Smith’s responsibilities typically followed a

Smith’s responsibilities typically followed a pattern of first obtaining canvases and film positives from the Factory—sometimes even silk screens would be made in-house—before engaging in deep consultation with Warhol over how the final image would look

Signed by the artist and stamped by the artist's estate on verso

the way beauty is enshrined

If his diary is any indication

With its warm gleam and minimal palette

Rene Ricard, Chase Mellon, and Susan Bottomly (International Velvet) by Gerard Malanga - Photo Print (Signed) Ron Rivlin Smith’s responsibilities typically followed aRene Ricard, Chase Mellon, and Susan Bottomly (also known as International Velvet) in 1966. This photo is a still from Gerard Malanga's 1966 movie Prelude to International Velvet Debutante, featuring Warhol Superstar International Velvet. Rene Ricard and Chase Mellon both appear in the movie which was shot shortly before Malanga brought Susan Bottomly to the Factory to meet Warhol. Printed with archival inks on Hahnemhle Baryta fine art paper. Limited