Sell Andy Warhol Shoes Prints

Looking to sell an Andy Warhol Shoes print? The 1980 screenprints combine arrangements of footwear with a reflective diamond dust surface. Identifying the portfolio, catalogue reference, reverse signature and edition markings is the starting point for a useful valuation.

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

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Andy Warhol Shoes: the 1980 edition of 60

The Shoes portfolio comprises five screenprints with diamond dust, Feldman & Schellmann II.253–257. The regular numbered edition contains 60 impressions of each print, with ten artist’s proof sets alongside it. The separate Deluxe Edition has different catalogue references and numbering.

The prints were produced by Rupert Jasen Smith, New York. Catalogued impressions are signed and numbered in pencil on the reverse, with the artist’s copyright inkstamp also documented. Record full sheet measurements separately from the frame dimensions.

From commercial illustration to diamond dust

Shoes were part of Warhol’s visual vocabulary long before his Pop Art fame. His commercial work in the 1950s included shoe illustrations for fashion clients. Returning to the subject in 1980, he transformed grouped footwear into cropped, overlapping shapes, using both bright color and restrained black-and-white printing.

The five Shoes prints: F&S II.253–257

These examples show the portfolio numbered out of 60. The F&S reference identifies the print; a fraction such as 18/60 identifies an individual impression. The two monochrome prints belong to the same portfolio as the three colored versions.

Shoes Deluxe Edition: a separate portfolio

Shoes (Deluxe Edition), F&S II.248–252, is a separate five-print portfolio from 1980, issued in a numbered edition of ten. It also uses diamond dust on Arches Aquarelle paper, with approximately the same sheet dimensions as the edition of 60.

Deluxe impressions are documented with D.E. numbering and pencil signatures on the reverse. A catalogued complete Deluxe set is inscribed D.E. 6/10. Photograph the full inscription, including its letters and denominator.

The example above is II.250 from the Deluxe portfolio. Dark or low-contrast printing alone does not identify a Deluxe impression: the edition of 60 also includes monochrome works. Match the composition, catalogue reference, inscriptions and provenance together.

Reverse signatures, proofs and the diamond dust surface

Where are the signature and edition number?

The documented Shoes editions are signed and numbered on the reverse of the sheet. The absence of a signature on the front is therefore not unusual. Send clear photographs of accessible reverse markings, publisher’s stamps, blindstamps and gallery labels.

An A.P. inscription denotes artist’s proof status. Other inscriptions, including H.C., are documented on particular impressions. Record all markings exactly; a proof label alone does not establish authenticity or guarantee a higher value.

What is diamond dust?

Diamond dust is the name used for the sparkling surface associated with these prints. Historical accounts of Warhol’s technique describe the use of pulverized glass to achieve the reflective effect. The term describes an artistic material and surface treatment, rather than a gemstone valuation.

Its appearance changes with lighting and viewing angle. Provide one evenly lit front photograph and additional close-ups under angled light to show the surface. Sparkle alone cannot establish authenticity, and a flat photograph may not reveal the texture clearly.

What affects the value of an Andy Warhol Shoes print?

A useful valuation starts by distinguishing the edition of 60 from the Deluxe Edition, then considers the condition and documentation of the particular sheet. Each print in a portfolio needs its own review.

• Edition and reference: the exact F&S number, edition fraction, D.E. designation or proof inscription.
• Diamond dust surface: particle loss, abrasion, scuffing, uneven wear and any restoration or surface treatment.
• Paper condition: foxing, stains, discoloration, creases, tears, trimming and mounting adhesive.
• Printing and documentation: fading, ink losses, retouching, reverse signatures, numbering, stamps, invoices and ownership records.
• Portfolio completeness: whether all five prints from the same portfolio are present, their numbering and individual condition.

A frame can conceal sheet edges and reverse markings. Photographs of the framed work are sufficient to begin an inquiry. Read our Andy Warhol value guide for more about the assessment process.

How to sell your Andy Warhol Shoes print

For an initial gallery review, send:

1. A full front photograph. Show the complete image and visible sheet edges in even lighting, without filters.
2. Surface and marking photographs. Include diamond dust close-ups, the reverse signature and edition number, and any accessible stamps or labels.
3. Measurements and condition details. Distinguish the sheet from the frame and describe any known damage, cleaning or restoration.
4. Available ownership records. Include invoices, certificates or previous sale information. For a portfolio, provide photographs and numbering for all five prints.

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 Shoes print.

Questions from Shoes print owners

Can I sell one Shoes print without the complete set?

Yes. Individual impressions from either portfolio can be reviewed separately. You do not need all five prints to make an inquiry.

Are the black-and-white Shoes prints part of the edition?

Yes. II.255 and II.256 are monochrome works within the five-print edition of 60. A subdued palette does not, by itself, indicate fading, a reproduction or Deluxe Edition status.

Is a Diamond Dust Shoes work on canvas part of these portfolios?

Warhol also made Diamond Dust Shoes paintings on canvas, which require separate identification. The portfolios described here are screenprints on paper. Send your work’s support, dimensions, markings and ownership history so it can be assessed appropriately.

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