Andy Warhol

The complete portfolio, comprising ten screenprints in colors, 1969, the colors fresh and bright, each signed in ballpoint pen on the verso and stamp-numbered 178/250, published by Factory Additions, New York, with full margins, in good condition (10 prints)

The prints are in good condition overall and the colors are fresh. Following are a few additional comments for individual prints: Hot Dog Bean: There is a small, soft crease in the silver at top. There are remains of the Lauffs ink stamp (from another impression) in the blank at lower left. Old Fashioned Vegetable: There is a soft crease at the upper sheet edge, center, and one at the upper right sheet corner. Chicken 'n Dumplings: There is a small, soft crease in the silver at top. There is a 2-inch diagonal crease across the upper right sheet edge. There are remains of the Lauffs ink stamp (from another impression) in the blank at lower left. Golden Mushroom: There is a soft crease at the upper sheet edge, and a small area of soiling at the lower left sheet tip. Tomato-Beef Noodle O's: There are remains of the Lauffs ink stamp (from another impression) in the blank at lower left. There are two soft creases in the upper margin. Cheddar Cheese: There is a soft crease in the upper margin, and a small crease in the silver at top. Scotch Broth: There is a soft crease in the upper margin. Vegetarian Vegetable: There is a soft crease in the upper margin. There are remains of the Lauffs ink stamp (from another impression) in the blank at lower left. Oyster Stew: There is a soft crease in the upper margin. There are remains of the Lauffs ink stamp (from another impression) in the blank at lower left. New England Clam Chowder: There is a soft crease in the upper margin. There are remains of the Lauffs ink stamp (from another impression) in the blank at lower left.
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