Andy Warhol

Executed in 1969, this work is from the 26 artist's proofs lettered A-Z, aside the edition of 250.
Printed by Salvatore Silkscreen Co., Inc., New York, published by Factory Additions, New York.

The work is accompanied with the original cardboard portfolio box.

F. Feldman and J. Schellmann, Andy Warhol Prints: A Catalogue Raisonné 1962-1987, Feldman Fine Arts, New York, 2003, pp. 72-73, no. II. 54-63, illustrated
NIGO^®, Atelier by NIGO^®, Casa Brutus, Tokyo, 2012, pp. 78-79 (detail), illustrated

The sheets are each framed behind Plexiglas and neither hinged nor adhered to the back mat. Imperfections in the individual prints are as follows: Hot Dog Bean: a 5cm crease near the "SOUP" Golden Mushroom: a 5mm crease at the extreme lower left corner. Two 6mm creases near the centre of the silver can top Scotch Broth: slight undulation to the extreme lower left corner. a 5mm slight crease at the centre of the silver can top. The ink is uneven in the red areas, with specs of white showing from underneath Vegetarian Vegetables: a few rubbed spots near the centre of the silver can top. A 5mm crease at the extreme lower left corner. The ink is uneven in the red areas, with specs of white showing from underneath Oyster Stew: a light 5mm crease at the extreme lower left corner. A slight dent and a scuff near the centre of the silver can top Chicken 'N Dumplings: a slight undulation at the extreme lower left corner. A diagonal scuff mark measuring 12 cm extends from the gold line at top to the second "l" of Campbell's logo. A finger print at the bottom edge Old Fashioned Vegetable: two narrow bulges measuring 1 cm in length at the silver can top, with slight rubbing against the Plexiglas. The ink is uneven in the gold areas, with specs of white showing from underneath New England Clam Chowder: a 5 mm crease at the extreme lower left corner. A 4 cm light scratch on silver can top, and a 1 cm light scratch above the Campbell's logo. A line of white is showing through on the black area of can top, likely a natural result of the printing process. Noodle O's: a 5 mm slight crease at the extreme lower left corner. A very small scuff on the top right of the silver can top. There are three very thin pressure marks at the silver can bottom. There is a small spec of white, a printing imperfection, near the left edge of the large red ink area Cheddar Cheese: a small crease at the extreme lower left corner. A 4 cm tear at the upper right corner. Two very slight bulges, one just below the "condensed" and the other to the right of the yellow banner. Three light scuffs in the centre of the red ink just above the Campbell's logo.
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