Sell Andy Warhol Ten Portraits of Jews Prints

Looking to sell an Andy Warhol Ten Portraits of Jews print? Published in 1980, Ten Portraits of Jews of the Twentieth Century brings together figures from science, literature, music, theater, philosophy, law and politics. Identifying your portrait, edition or proof type, signature and condition is the starting point for a useful valuation.

Our gallery offers a free, confidential valuation of individual prints, complete ten-print portfolios and trial proofs from the series. Send photographs and available ownership records to discuss your work and a potential direct purchase offer.

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Ten Portraits of Jews of the Twentieth Century: edition details

The portfolio comprises ten screenprints, Feldman & Schellmann II.226–235. Each sheet depicts a different subject. The regular numbered edition contains 200 impressions of each portrait, with 30 artist’s proof sets alongside it.

The prints were produced by Rupert Jasen Smith, New York. Catalogued impressions carry Warhol’s pencil signature and pencil numbering. Other documentation can include the printer’s blindstamp and copyright or publisher’s inkstamps on the reverse.

How the portrait series developed

Ronald Feldman and Warhol began developing the project in 1979. The publisher’s account describes Feldman’s role in initiating the portfolio and selecting its subjects through consultation. The resulting group reflects achievements across several fields of twentieth-century culture.

Warhol transforms photographic portraits through geometric color planes and drawn outlines. Each subject receives a distinct composition, bringing figures such as Albert Einstein, Sarah Bernhardt and Franz Kafka into the visual language of his celebrity portraits. The Jewish Museum’s exhibition archive places the series in its artistic and historical context.

The ten portraits and their catalogue numbers

Identify your subject using the references below. The F&S number identifies the portrait; the edition fraction identifies an individual impression. Trial proofs can use different color combinations from the published examples shown here.

Signatures, edition numbers and trial proofs

Signed and numbered impressions

Published edition examples are signed and numbered by Warhol in pencil. Send close-ups of the signature and complete edition inscription, along with accessible reverse stamps and labels. The autograph should be considered with the printing, board, dimensions and ownership history.

For example, F&S II.229 identifies Albert Einstein. A fraction such as 71/200 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 30 artist’s proof sets alongside the numbered edition of 200. An A.P. inscription records proof status. It does not, by itself, establish authenticity or guarantee a higher value. Photograph any other proof inscription exactly as it appears.

Trial proofs: T.P.

The series includes 25 trial proof sets in unique color combinations. A catalogued complete trial proof portfolio is numbered T.P. 19/25. Individual trial proof portraits can also be reviewed separately.

If your palette differs from the examples above, send the full image and its markings. A color difference alone cannot establish trial proof status: photographic lighting, fading and reproductions can also affect the comparison.

Original screenprint or reproduction?

Posters, books and other publications can reproduce these same portraits. A printed artist’s name or a 1980 date does not establish that an object belongs to the signed screenprint edition. Identifying the medium, sheet size, paper or board, autograph, numbering and publisher information is essential.

What affects the value of a Ten Portraits print?

A useful valuation starts with the subject and edition or proof type. It then considers the condition and documentation of your particular sheet. An individual portrait, a complete portfolio and a unique trial proof require different comparisons.

• Subject and edition: the portrait, F&S reference, numbering, proof designation and documented color combination.
• Printed surface: fading, scratches, rubbing, scuffs, ink cracking, losses, retouching and restoration.
• Board and edges: stains, corner creases, dents, trimming, adhesive residue and mounting damage. Include photographs of accessible edges.
• Signature and provenance: the pencil autograph, edition inscription, stamps, gallery labels, invoices and available ownership records.
• Portfolio completeness: whether all ten subjects are present, whether their numbering matches, their individual condition and any accompanying folder or publication sheets.

A frame can conceal edges and reverse markings. You can begin with photographs of the work as it is currently framed. Read our Andy Warhol value guide for more about the assessment process.

How to sell your Andy Warhol Ten Portraits print

For an initial gallery review, send:

1. A full front photograph. Use even lighting without filters and show the entire image and visible sheet edges.
2. Signature and edition photographs. Include close-ups of the pencil autograph, numbering, proof inscriptions and accessible stamps or labels.
3. Measurements and condition details. Distinguish sheet dimensions from frame dimensions and show any known damage or restoration.
4. Available ownership records. Include invoices, certificates or previous sale information. For a portfolio, send photographs and edition markings for each print, plus any accompanying folder or title sheets.

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 portrait or portfolio.

Questions from Ten Portraits print owners

Can I sell one portrait without the complete portfolio?

Yes. Individual prints can be reviewed separately, including artist’s proofs and trial proofs. You do not need all ten subjects to make an inquiry.

Why are twelve people represented in ten portraits?

The Marx Brothers appear together in one print, depicting Chico, Groucho and Harpo. The portfolio therefore contains ten portrait compositions representing twelve individuals.

Can you review my print without its original invoice?

Yes. Send photographs and the ownership history you know, along with any available labels or records. Additional research or examination may be needed before a purchase offer is confirmed.

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