How do I know what I should sell Warhol artworks for?
To help you understand the current fair market value of your Andy Warhol screen prints or paintings, we provide a free market analysis and free report for you to see what Warhols are bringing at auction.
The most common way to sell Warhol artworks has been via Christie’s, Sotheby’s and Phillips. They command the highest prices for these works. We can review what those works have sold for at each of these auction houses and determine the top value for your work.
However, the seller receives only 65% of the price the auction house collects, charging the seller a 10% commission as well as a 25% fee to the buyer. Take into account also that auction houses hold your artwork on consignment for 4-6 months during the preparation of the auction. Following the sale, the buyer has one month to pay before you see anything. During this process, there is always a chance the financial markets take a dip, the political climate changes, or the buyer may not complete the purchase. Auction houses do attract buyers—but at your risk, not theirs. We will buy your Warhol right away and pay immediately without you waiting to be paid by the auction house.
How Do I Know If My Warhol Is Original?
Andy Warhol’s imagery has been reproduced extensively, so identifying an original print or screenprint requires more than looking for a signature.
Important details can include the printing technique, paper, dimensions, edition number, proof designation, publisher, printer, provenance and Feldman & Schellmann catalogue raisonné reference.
Signed and unsigned Warhol prints can both be original, depending on the documented edition.
Learn how to identify an original Andy Warhol print
Frequently Asked Questions About Selling Andy Warhol Art
Where can I sell an Andy Warhol print?
You can sell an Andy Warhol through a specialist dealer, private buyer, gallery or auction house. The best option depends on the exact work, edition, condition, provenance and current collector demand. We review Warhol prints, paintings, portfolios and other works for potential direct purchase.
Do you buy Andy Warhol prints directly?
Yes. We consider select Andy Warhol screenprints, prints, portfolios, paintings and unique works for direct purchase. We review the exact artwork, edition, proof type, condition, provenance and current market before determining whether it is a work we are interested in acquiring.
Can you value my Andy Warhol from photographs?
Clear photographs are often enough for us to begin identifying and reviewing a Warhol. Send images of the front and back, along with close-ups of the signature, edition number, stamps, labels and any available documentation.
Do you buy unsigned Andy Warhol prints?
Yes, depending on the work. Some authentic Andy Warhol prints and editions were issued unsigned. The exact edition, Feldman & Schellmann reference, condition, provenance and market demand should be reviewed before determining value or purchase interest.
Do you buy complete Andy Warhol portfolios and sets?
Yes. We consider complete Warhol portfolios, individual portfolio prints and proof impressions. Completeness, edition, condition, original portfolio materials, provenance and current collector demand can all affect the market for a complete set.
Do I need a certificate of authenticity to sell my Andy Warhol?
Not necessarily. A certificate can be helpful, but identification may also involve the artwork itself, edition information, provenance, publisher or printer details and Feldman & Schellmann catalogue references. If you do not have complete documentation, send us photographs and whatever information you have.
