Sell Andy Warhol Endangered Species Prints

Own an Andy Warhol Endangered Species print? Start with the animal, edition markings and condition of your sheet. This guide illustrates the ten subjects from the 1983 portfolio and explains how numbered prints, artist’s proofs and trial proofs are assessed.

Our gallery offers a free, confidential valuation of individual Endangered Species prints and complete portfolios. Send photographs and any available ownership records to discuss your work and a potential direct purchase offer.

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Which Warhol Endangered Species print do you own?

The 1983 Endangered Species portfolio comprises ten screenprints, catalogued as Feldman & Schellmann II.293–302. Each portrays a different animal, from the African Elephant and Siberian Tiger to the Pine Barrens Tree Frog and San Francisco Silverspot butterfly.

The portfolio was printed by Rupert Jasen Smith, New York. Catalogued sets are signed and numbered in pencil, with the printer’s blindstamp and publisher and artist’s copyright markings. Photograph the actual markings on your sheet, including those on the reverse.

Warhol’s wildlife portraits

Commissioned by Ronald and Frayda Feldman, the series brought wildlife conservation into Warhol’s portrait practice. Vivid backgrounds, strong outlines and close views give the animals a visual presence comparable to his celebrity subjects. The project remains one of his most recognizable animal portfolios.

The ten Endangered Species prints

Use the animal and catalogue reference below to identify your subject. The F&S number identifies the composition; it is different from the impression’s edition number. The San Francisco Silverspot is also commonly described as the Silverspot Butterfly.

Signatures, edition numbers and proof types

Published numbered examples are signed and numbered in pencil, generally near the lower edge. Include photographs of the autograph, numbering and printer’s blindstamp, as well as stamps and labels on the reverse. The exact location can vary between subjects and impressions.

For example, F&S II.297 identifies Siberian Tiger. A fraction such as 17/150 identifies an impression from the numbered edition. The two numbers answer different questions and should both be recorded where known.

Artist’s proofs: A.P.

The portfolio includes 30 artist’s proofs alongside the edition of 150. An A.P. inscription identifies proof status; it does not, by itself, establish authenticity or guarantee a higher value. The subject, condition and ownership history still need review.

Trial proofs: T.P.

Trial proofs are documented in alternate color combinations, including individually catalogued unique variants. They should be assessed against the specific proof and its documentation. See a catalogued Black Rhinoceros trial proof.

If your print’s colors differ from the illustrations, send photographs of the whole sheet and its markings. A color difference alone does not confirm a trial proof: lighting, fading and reproductions can also affect the comparison.

Original screenprint or reproduction?

A familiar animal image or a visible signature is only part of the identification. The printing, Lenox Museum Board, sheet dimensions, edition markings, stamps and provenance should be reviewed together. Posters and other reproductions of the animals are separate from the documented 1983 edition.

What affects the value of an Endangered Species print?

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

• Subject and edition: the animal, F&S reference, numbered edition or proof designation, and documented color combination.
• Printed surface: fading, scratches, scuffing, rubbing, ink losses or cracking. Close-ups should show the condition of the bright colors and darker printed areas.
• Board and edges: staining, foxing, corner damage, creases, surface breaks, trimming, mounting adhesive and restoration. A frame can conceal the edges.
• Signature and provenance: the autograph, numbering, stamps, invoices, gallery labels and previous ownership records.
• Portfolio completeness: which of the ten animals are present, their numbering and individual condition, and any original portfolio box or documentation.

You do not need to identify every detail before contacting us. Clear photographs provide a starting point. For more on the assessment process, read our Andy Warhol value guide.

How to sell your Warhol Endangered Species print

We can begin with an individual animal print, a partial group or a complete portfolio. Send the following for an initial review:

1. A full front photograph. Use even lighting without filters and include the visible sheet edges and framed presentation.
2. Signature and edition details. Add close-ups of the autograph, numbering, blindstamp and any proof inscriptions, along with accessible stamps and labels on the reverse.
3. Dimensions and condition. Distinguish the printed sheet from the frame measurement and show any fading, surface damage, creases or marks.
4. Available ownership records. Include invoices, certificates or previous sale details. For a group, identify the animals present and show any original packaging.

There is no need to unframe the work for the initial inquiry. Our gallery will review the information and discuss the next steps. If the work is appropriate 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 to discuss your print.

Questions from Endangered Species print owners

Can I sell a single animal print?

Yes. Individual sheets can be reviewed separately; you do not need all ten animals. Tell us the subject, or send a clear photograph if you are unsure which print you own.

Does a different color combination mean I have a trial proof?

It may indicate a variant, but color alone is insufficient. The signature, proof inscription, printing, stamps and documentation need review. Include photographs of both sides and close-ups of the markings.

Is Turtle part of the 1983 portfolio?

No. Warhol’s Turtle dates to 1985 and is catalogued separately as F&S II.360A. It is distinct from the ten Endangered Species prints shown above. See a catalogued Turtle example.

Can you review a print without its original invoice or box?

Yes. An initial photographic review can begin without them. Share any records you have and explain how you acquired the work. Further examination or documentation may be needed before a purchase offer is confirmed.

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