Before we make a direct purchase offer for an Andy Warhol, we review the exact artwork, its edition, condition, provenance and current market. This helps us determine what the work is, how it compares with recent sales and whether it is an Andy Warhol we are actively interested in acquiring.
1. We Identify the Exact Andy Warhol
For prints and screenprints, we review details such as the title, dimensions, signature, edition number, proof designation, printer, publisher and Feldman & Schellmann catalogue raisonné reference.
These details can help distinguish a standard edition from an Artist’s Proof, Printer’s Proof, Trial Proof or other documented edition, each of which may occupy a different position in the Warhol market.
2. We Review Condition
Condition can materially affect the value of an Andy Warhol print. We look for fading, staining, creasing, trimming, mounting, restoration, tears and other changes to the artwork.
Clear photographs are often enough for an initial review, although a physical inspection may be needed before a final purchase offer is confirmed.
3. We Review Provenance and Documentation
Useful documentation can include gallery invoices, auction records, previous ownership information, certificates, labels, conservation reports and other records connected to the artwork.
Not every Warhol comes with complete paperwork. The absence of a certificate does not automatically prevent us from evaluating or purchasing the work.
4. We Research Recent Sales and Current Demand
We compare the artwork with recent sales of the same or closely related Warhol and consider the exact edition, proof type, condition, provenance, rarity, current availability and collector demand.
Historic auction results are useful, but they are only one part of the market. Current private-market demand and the number of comparable works available can also influence value.
5. We Determine Whether We Are Interested in Buying the Work
We actively acquire selected Andy Warhol prints, screenprints, portfolios, paintings and other works.
Our interest depends on the specific artwork, current inventory and collector demand. In some cases, we may already be seeking a particular Warhol series, image, edition or proof for a collector.
6. We Make a Direct Purchase Offer When Appropriate
If the artwork is one we are interested in acquiring, we may provide a confidential direct purchase offer.
If additional photographs, documentation or a physical inspection are required before a final offer, we will explain what is needed. There is no obligation to sell simply because you requested a valuation.
What Should I Send for an Andy Warhol Valuation?
To begin, send:
- Clear photographs of the front and back
- Signature and edition number
- Proof designation, if applicable
- Stamps, labels or inscriptions
- Title and dimensions, if known
- Feldman & Schellmann reference, if known
- Purchase invoices or provenance
- Photographs of any condition issues
If you do not have all of this information, send what you have. We can often begin identifying and evaluating an Andy Warhol from photographs alone.
Ready to Have Your Andy Warhol Reviewed?
If you are considering selling an Andy Warhol, send us photographs and any available documentation. We can review the artwork, research relevant recent sales and current market demand, and determine whether it may be appropriate for a direct purchase offer.