Sell Andy Warhol Myths Prints

Looking to sell an Andy Warhol Myths print? The 1981 portfolio brings together ten familiar figures, including Mickey Mouse, Superman, Santa Claus and Warhol himself as The Shadow. Start by identifying your subject, edition markings and the condition of the printed surface.

Our gallery offers a free, confidential valuation of individual Myths 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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The 1981 Myths portfolio: edition details

The Myths portfolio comprises ten screenprints, catalogued as Feldman & Schellmann II.258–267. Published by Ronald Feldman Fine Arts, Inc., New York, the series draws on film, television, comics, folklore and symbols of American identity.

The portfolio was printed by Rupert Jasen Smith, New York. The regular edition includes nine prints with diamond dust; Dracula is the exception. Catalogued sets are signed and numbered in pencil, with signatures on the reverse of some subjects.

The characters behind the images

Commissioned by the Feldman gallery, Myths combines existing source images with photographs Warhol made specifically for the project. The Star depicts Greta Garbo as Mata Hari, while The Witch portrays Margaret Hamilton reprising her role from The Wizard of Oz. For The Shadow, Warhol placed his own portrait and profile shadow among these familiar cultural figures.

The portfolio also includes Mammy, a historical racial stereotype within American popular culture. The subject titles below follow their catalogue names. Together, the works reflect the varied and sometimes troubling images through which a culture creates its myths.

The ten Andy Warhol Myths prints

Use the subject and catalogue number to identify your image. The F&S reference identifies the composition; it is different from the edition number written on an individual print. Trial proofs may use alternate colors.

Diamond dust, signatures and proof types

Does every Myths print have diamond dust?

In the regular edition, all subjects except Dracula have diamond dust. This reflective surface material can appear subtle in a straight-on photograph. Include an additional photograph in angled light to show its appearance and any surface losses. Trial proofs should be assessed individually, including their particular colors and surface treatment.

Where should the signature and edition number be?

Catalogued regular-edition sets have The Star, The Witch and Howdy Doody signed and numbered on the reverse. Other subjects have pencil signatures and numbering on the front. Include photographs of both sides where accessible, along with the printer’s blindstamp, copyright stamps and gallery labels.

For example, F&S II.265 identifies Mickey Mouse. A fraction such as 17/200 identifies an impression from the regular numbered edition. A signature, number or stamp should be considered with the printing, board and ownership history.

Artist’s proofs and trial proofs

The portfolio includes 30 artist’s proofs alongside the edition of 200. A.P. indicates artist’s-proof status. Myths also has 30 trial proofs in unique color variations, marked T.P. A trial proof may look substantially different from the regular-edition illustration.

The publisher documents these trial proofs as part of the development of the edition, when Warhol explored alternative color combinations. See a catalogued trial proof of The Witch. Color alone cannot confirm proof status, and an A.P. or T.P. inscription does not automatically establish authenticity or a higher value.

What affects the value of a Warhol Myths print?

A useful valuation begins with the subject and exact edition or proof type. Mickey Mouse, Superman, The Shadow and the other subjects each require appropriate comparisons. The individual sheet’s condition and documentation then shape the assessment.

• Subject and proof status: the F&S reference, regular edition or proof designation, and documented color combination.
• Diamond-dust surface: areas of loss, rubbing, uneven wear or restoration, assessed against the expected treatment for that subject and impression.
• Printed color and board: fading, scuffs, scratches, ink cracking, stains, creases, corner damage, trimming and mounting adhesive.
• Signature and provenance: the autograph, numbering, stamps, invoices, gallery labels and available ownership records.
• Portfolio completeness: which subjects are present, each sheet’s numbering and condition, and any original box, colophon or justification page.

Clear photographs provide a starting point even if you cannot identify every marking. For more about the assessment process, read our Andy Warhol value guide.

How to sell your Andy Warhol Myths print

We can begin with an individual subject, 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 show the entire image and visible sheet edges.
2. Signature and edition photographs. Include close-ups of the autograph, numbering, proof inscriptions and accessible stamps or labels on the reverse.
3. Dimensions and condition details. Distinguish the sheet size from the frame size. Add angled-light photographs of the surface and close-ups of any damage.
4. Available ownership records. Share invoices, certificates or previous sale information. For a portfolio, show each print and any original packaging or documentation.

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 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 Myths print.

Questions from Myths print owners

Can I sell a single Myths print?

Yes. You do not need all ten subjects to make an inquiry. Send photographs of the individual print, its edition markings and any ownership records.

Why can’t I see a signature on the front?

The Star, The Witch and Howdy Doody are signed and numbered on the reverse in catalogued regular-edition sets. A frame may conceal those markings. Send the photographs you can take without unframing the work, and tell us what is visible.

Is Dracula without diamond dust consistent with the edition?

Yes. Dracula is the exception to the diamond-dust treatment in the regular Myths edition. Its printing, board, signature, numbering and provenance still need review together.

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

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

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