Sell Andy Warhol Birth of Venus Prints

Looking to sell an Andy Warhol Birth of Venus print? Created in 1984 as part of Details of Renaissance Paintings, the four screenprints transform Botticelli’s Venus through contrasting colors and drawn outlines. Identifying your version, edition markings and paper condition is the starting point for a useful valuation.

Our gallery offers a free, confidential valuation of individual Birth of Venus prints and complete four-print sets. Send photographs and any available ownership records to discuss your work and a potential direct purchase offer.

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The 1984 Birth of Venus prints: edition details

Warhol’s Birth of Venus group comprises four screenprints, catalogued as Feldman & Schellmann II.316–319. The full catalogue title often includes Sandro Botticelli and Details of Renaissance Paintings. Birth of Venus is one group within that wider Renaissance project.

The prints were produced by Rupert Jasen Smith, New York. Catalogued examples are signed and numbered in pencil, generally in the lower-left margin, with copyright or publisher’s markings on the reverse.

The printed image measures approximately 25 × 37 inches (63.5 × 94 cm), surrounded by paper margins on the larger sheet. Image size, sheet size and frame size are different measurements. Include the full sheet measurement where accessible, rather than measuring only the visible opening in a frame.

Botticelli’s Venus through Warhol’s eyes

Warhol isolates the goddess’s face and flowing hair from Botticelli’s larger composition. Across the four versions, shifting backgrounds, altered skin tones and bright contour lines turn a Renaissance image into a modern portrait. The familiar face becomes the subject of repeated color experiments, connecting the prints to Warhol’s treatment of celebrity images.

The four Andy Warhol Birth of Venus prints

Compare your print with the four catalogue references below. The F&S number identifies the version; it is different from an impression’s edition number. Trial proofs can use additional color combinations.

Signatures, numbering and trial proofs

Signed and numbered impressions

Published edition examples carry a pencil signature and edition number in the lower-left margin. Photograph these markings clearly, together with accessible stamps, labels and inscriptions on the reverse. Record whether you are measuring the full paper sheet or only the framed view.

For example, F&S II.317 identifies one of the four color versions. A fraction such as 17/70 identifies an impression from the regular numbered edition. These references serve different purposes and should both be recorded where known.

Artist’s proofs: A.P.

There are 18 artist’s proofs alongside the numbered edition of 70. An A.P. inscription identifies proof status. It does not, by itself, establish authenticity or guarantee a higher value. Other proof inscriptions should be photographed and recorded exactly as they appear.

Trial proofs: T.P.

Unique color trial proofs are documented with numbering out of 36. They can differ from the four regular-edition examples above. A catalogued Birth of Venus trial proof, for example, is inscribed T.P. 31/36.

If your print’s palette is unfamiliar, send photographs of the full image and its markings. Color alone cannot identify a trial proof: fading, photographic lighting and reproductions can also affect the comparison. Printing, paper, inscriptions and provenance should be reviewed together.

Original screenprint or reproduction?

The documented 1984 edition consists of screenprints on Arches Aquarelle paper. Posters and decorative reproductions using the same Venus image require separate identification. A familiar face or visible signature is only part of the assessment; the printing, paper, sheet dimensions, edition markings and ownership records matter together.

What affects the value of a Warhol Birth of Venus print?

A useful valuation starts with the exact color version and edition or proof type. It then considers the condition and documentation of that particular sheet. A numbered impression, a unique trial proof and a complete four-print set require different comparisons.

• Version and proof status: the F&S reference, edition number, proof designation and documented color combination.
• Paper and margins: foxing, stains, mat discoloration, creases, tears, trimming and mounting adhesive. Include photographs of the margins and edges where visible.
• Printed surface: fading, scratches, scuffing, rubbing, ink losses and any retouching or restoration.
• Signature and provenance: the autograph, numbering, stamps, gallery labels, invoices and available ownership records.
• Set completeness: whether all four versions are present, their numbering and individual condition, and any accompanying portfolio documentation.

A frame can conceal the paper edges and condition issues. Clear photographs provide a starting point without requiring you to unframe the work for an initial inquiry. Read our Andy Warhol value guide for more about the assessment process.

How to sell your Andy Warhol Birth of Venus print

We can begin with a single print or a complete four-print set. Send the following for an initial review:

1. A full front photograph. Use even lighting without filters and show the entire image and visible paper margins.
2. Signature and edition photographs. Add close-ups of the autograph, numbering, proof inscriptions and accessible reverse stamps or labels.
3. Dimensions and condition details. Distinguish the sheet, image and frame measurements. Show any staining, fading, damage or restoration you know about.
4. Available ownership records. Share invoices, certificates or previous sale information. For a set, send photographs and markings for each of the four prints.

Our gallery will review the information and discuss the next steps. If the work is suitable for our inventory, we can discuss a potential direct purchase offer. Further examination may be needed before an offer is confirmed. There is no obligation to sell.

Learn more about selling an Andy Warhol artwork, or contact our gallery about your Birth of Venus print.

Questions from Birth of Venus print owners

Can I sell one Birth of Venus print?

Yes. Individual versions can be reviewed separately; you do not need all four prints to make an inquiry. Send photographs, edition details and any available ownership records.

Why do some descriptions mention both 1482 and 1984?

Some catalogue titles include “Sandro Botticelli, Birth of Venus, 1482” when naming the source image. Warhol’s screenprint edition dates to 1984. The historical date included in that title does not date the physical Warhol print.

Can you review a print without its original invoice?

Yes. We can begin with photographs and the history you know. Explain when and how you acquired the work, and share any available labels or records. Further research or examination may be needed before a purchase offer is confirmed.

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