Selling an Andy Warhol does not need to be complicated. Our process begins with photographs and information about the artwork so we can identify the specific Warhol, review its condition and provenance, and evaluate the current market.
For Andy Warhol prints, screenprints, paintings, portfolios and other works we are actively seeking, we may make a confidential direct purchase offer and coordinate the transaction from valuation through payment and insured shipping.
Step 1: Send Us Photographs of Your Andy Warhol
Start by sending clear photographs of the artwork. Whenever possible, include:
- Full front and back of the artwork
- Signature
- Edition number or proof designation
- Stamps, labels and inscriptions
- Any visible condition concerns
- Purchase invoices or other provenance documentation
If you know the title, dimensions or Feldman & Schellmann catalogue raisonné number, include those as well.
Do not worry if you do not have all of this information. Photographs are often enough for us to begin identifying your Andy Warhol.
Step 2: We Identify and Research the Artwork
We review the information you provide to determine exactly which Andy Warhol you own.
For prints and screenprints, this may include researching the series, image, edition, proof type, signature, printer, publisher and applicable Feldman & Schellmann reference.
Correct identification is important because different editions or proofs of the same Warhol image can have different values.
Step 3: We Evaluate the Current Warhol Market
Once we identify the artwork, we review the factors that can influence its current market value, including:
- Recent comparable sales
- Edition and proof type
- Condition
- Provenance
- Rarity and availability
- Current collector demand
We focus on comparable examples of the same or closely related Warhol rather than simply looking at general prices for works by the artist.
Step 4: Receive an Andy Warhol Valuation and Potential Purchase Offer
After reviewing the artwork and current market, we will discuss our evaluation with you.
For Andy Warhol works we are actively acquiring, we may make a direct purchase offer. There is no requirement to proceed simply because you requested an evaluation.
If additional photographs, documentation or a physical inspection are needed before making a final offer, we will explain what is required.
For works we are actively acquiring, a direct sale can provide a more predictable alternative to waiting for an auction.
Step 5: Agree on the Sale and Payment
If you decide to accept our offer, we confirm the purchase price and transaction details before the artwork is moved.
We will explain the payment process, shipping arrangements, insurance and any inspection requirements so you know what to expect before completing the sale.
Read more: What We Review Before Buying Your Andy Warhol
Step 6: We Coordinate Insured Packing and Shipping
For completed purchases, we can coordinate appropriate packing, professional art handling and insured transportation of the artwork.
Depending on the location and value of the Warhol, this may involve professional art handlers or specialized fine-art shipping.
The artwork should remain properly protected and insured throughout the transportation process according to the agreed terms of the sale.
Read more: How We Safely Ship Your Andy Warhol
What Andy Warhol Works Do We Consider?
We evaluate a range of Andy Warhol artworks, including:
- Signed prints and screenprints
- Unsigned Warhol editions
- Artist’s Proofs and Printer’s Proofs
- Trial Proofs
- Individual portfolio prints
- Complete Warhol portfolios and sets
- Paintings
- Drawings and works on paper
- Unique works
Ready to Sell Your Andy Warhol?
If you are considering selling an Andy Warhol, the first step is simple: send us photographs of the artwork and any information you have.
We can help identify the work, review the current market and determine whether it may be appropriate for a confidential direct purchase offer.