Sell Andy Warhol Space Fruit Prints

Looking to sell an Andy Warhol Space Fruit print? Published in 1979, Space Fruit: Still Lifes transforms familiar fruit into six compositions of bold color, outlines and cast shadows. Identifying the subject, edition markings, signature and condition is the starting point for a useful valuation.

Our gallery offers a free, confidential valuation of individual Space Fruit prints and complete six-print portfolios. Send photographs and available ownership records to discuss your work and a potential direct purchase offer.

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Space Fruit: Still Lifes — the 1979 edition

The portfolio comprises six screenprints, Feldman & Schellmann II.198–203. Its subjects are Cantaloupes II, Watermelon, Apples, Cantaloupes I, Peaches and Pears. The numbered edition of 150 is accompanied by a further 30 sets numbered in Roman numerals.

Printing is credited to Smith & Grippi, New York. Catalogued complete sets carry Warhol’s felt-tip signature and numbering, with the publisher’s blindstamp and the artist’s copyright inkstamp also documented. Include photographs of all accessible markings.

Fruit, shadows and the space around an object

The Andy Warhol Museum’s account of Space Fruit explains how Warhol arranged fruit against a white background and used angled lighting to cast shadows. Photography, collage and drawing contributed to the imagery, which was translated into separately printed layers of color.

The shadows become graphic shapes with as much presence as the fruit itself. Bright, unexpected colors and offset outlines turn a traditional still life into a Pop Art composition. Each of the six prints explores a different arrangement, giving the complete portfolio a shared visual language without repeating one image.

The six Andy Warhol Space Fruit prints

Identify your subject using the references below. The F&S number identifies the composition; the edition fraction identifies an individual impression. The published subjects appear in both the edition of 150 and the Roman numeral sets.

Signatures, edition numbers and Roman numerals

Warhol’s signature and the numbered edition

Complete published sets are catalogued with Warhol’s signature in felt-tip pen and front numbering. Photograph the entire signature and edition inscription, together with accessible reverse stamps and labels. Record the writing medium and placement as they appear on your impression.

For example, F&S II.202 identifies Peaches. A fraction such as 42/150 identifies an impression from the regular numbered edition. The catalogue reference and edition number are different identifiers.

The 30 Roman numeral sets

An inscription such as X/XXX identifies number ten from the 30 sets numbered in Roman numerals. These impressions belong to the documented publication of the six subjects. Keep the Roman notation when recording your edition number, and include a clear photograph.

Numbering alone cannot establish authenticity or guarantee a higher value. The printing, board, signature, markings and ownership records should be assessed together.

Other color variants and studio impressions

Works that differ from the published compositions require individual research. A catalogued Pears variant, for example, was described as a presumed trial proof, with estate and foundation stamps on the reverse.

If your colors, composition or markings are unfamiliar, send photographs of the full sheet and its reverse where accessible. Lighting, fading and reproductions can also affect an image comparison, so appearance alone cannot establish proof status.

What affects the value of a Warhol Space Fruit print?

A useful valuation starts with the exact subject and edition or proof status, then considers the condition and documentation of your particular sheet. An individual print and a complete portfolio require different comparisons.

• Subject and numbering: the F&S reference, edition of 150 or Roman numeral inscription, and any other documented markings.
• Printed surface: fading, scratches, rubbing, scuffs, ink losses, retouching and restoration.
• Board and margins: stains, discoloration, corner creases, dents, trimming and mounting adhesive. Show the visible edges and any unprinted areas.
• Signature and provenance: the autograph’s legibility and condition, publisher’s marks, gallery labels, invoices and ownership records.
• Portfolio completeness: whether all six compositions are present, whether their numbering matches, their individual condition and any accompanying publication material.

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 Space Fruit print

For an initial gallery review, send:

1. A full front photograph. Use even lighting without filters and show the complete image and visible sheet edges.
2. Signature and marking photographs. Include the autograph, complete edition inscription, and accessible blindstamps, copyright stamps and labels.
3. Measurements and condition details. Distinguish sheet dimensions from frame dimensions and show any known fading, staining, damage or restoration.
4. Available ownership records. Include invoices, certificates or previous sale information. For a portfolio, provide photographs and numbering for all six prints and any accompanying folder or booklet.

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 Space Fruit print.

Questions from Space Fruit print owners

Can I sell a single Space Fruit print?

Yes. Individual subjects can be reviewed separately, including impressions numbered in Roman numerals. You do not need the complete six-print portfolio to make an inquiry.

Are Cantaloupes I and Cantaloupes II different prints?

Yes. Cantaloupes I is F&S II.201; Cantaloupes II is F&S II.198. They are distinct compositions, and both belong in a complete six-print portfolio.

Are Lemons and Oranges part of this six-print set?

The 1979 six-print portfolio is catalogued as F&S II.198–203. Related Space Fruit works titled Lemons (II.196) and Oranges (II.197) are separately catalogued. If you own one, send its photographs, dimensions and markings for review of its own edition details.

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